Almost half of Americans think people should keep their holiday decorations up year-round: poll

Many Americans say holiday decorations can and should stay up year-round, according to a new study.

A survey of 2,000 people by Talker Research found that 45% of Americans think keeping the festive momentum going through the new year is perfectly fine and are happy to see the lights and decorations stay up all year long.

Most Americans still believe in a date for putting away the trinkets, bells and crowns, however, with just over half (55%) admitting that there is a festive expiration date.

But the officially voted “decoration deadline” means there’s still time – January. The 16th was voted as the date to end the arrogance.

“Remove date” was calculated by asking respondents who they believe the decorations should come down to select an exact date on the calendar.

Factoring in over a thousand date choices from the remaining 55% of people, the correct average came out as January. 16.

Rather than the Twelve Days of Christmas or taking down the decorations in early January, the results suggest people are happy to embrace the festive spirit a little longer this season.

This need to feel a little extra festive may be a reaction to a 2024 average. Talker Research’s year-end index showed Americans rated the past 12 months just 6.1 overall.

Millennials were the most likely to support this notion of celebrating year-round (48%), with baby boomers the least in favor but still showing support at 43 percent.

Men and women felt the same way about enjoying the holiday spirit all year round, with women slightly more likely to favor decorations that last forever than men (46% v 44%).

Those in the South West and North East are happier to see the halls decorated for the year (together 48%), while those in the West were least likely to support the notion (39%).

The “bare date” came out as part of Talker Research’s year-end index and 2025 forecast, which found that while 2024 was rated average overall (6.1), 67% of people felt they experienced some kind of growth in the year the past.

Survey methodology:

Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans. The survey was commissioned by Talker News and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between December 13 and December 19, 2024.