Romanians are preparing to spend more this Christmas compared with last year, according to a new Raiffeisen Bank study conducted in partnership with research platform Appinio. The survey showed that 65% of respondents expect higher holiday expenses in 2025, while 26% anticipate spending similar amounts to 2024.<\/p>\n
Half of those surveyed allocate between 25% and 50% of their total holiday budget to gifts. Most fall into spending brackets of RON 500\u20131,000 (41%) and RON 1,000\u20132,000(26%) for presents.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To cover seasonal expenses, Romanians rely primarily on their own resources: 47% use savings, and 46% rely on their December salary, while 18% turn to credit cards.<\/p>\n
For Christmas meals, consumers plan to shop mainly at supermarkets and hypermarkets (75%), followed by online retailers (36%) and local producers or markets (nearly 30%).<\/p>\n
The study also showed that half of Romanians intend to spend Christmas at home, either alone or with family, while 18% will visit relatives or friends, and only 8% plan a holiday in Romanian resorts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, holiday preparations typically begin early, with 41% starting to organize two to four weeks in advance, and one-third beginning a month ahead.<\/p>\n
Traditional holiday activities remain central, with 78% decorating the Christmas tree and home, 77% buying gifts, and 71% doing general house cleaning.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When asked what symbolic gift they would like from Santa besides health and luck, respondents most often mentioned money and peace.<\/p>\n
The study is part of Raiffeisen Bank\u2019s Despre Bani 1:1 research series. It was conducted in November 2025 using the CAWI method on a nationally representative sample of 750 people aged 18 to 65.<\/p>\n
irina.marica@romania-insider.com<\/p>\n
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