It may be hard to believe, but the holidays will be here before you know it—Saturday, September 16 marked 100 days until Christmas. And according to a recent survey conducted by TopCashback.com (TopCashback), more than one in 10 (11%) Americans will start (or have started) their holiday shopping in September. The survey polled a cross-section of 1,756 US-based adults, aged 18 and over. Here are some additional statistics from the survey.

Are you looking forward to the holiday season this year?

• Yes (79%), No (21%)

Do you feel financially prepared for this upcoming holiday season?

• Yes (55%), No (45%)

In your opinion, what do you find the most stressful out of the following? (select up to 2 responses) [top five responses]

• Shopping for gifts (53%)
• Holiday meals [cooking/baking] (27%)
• Traveling (26%)
• Spending time with family [immediate or extended] (21%)
• Decorating (20%)

Will you be purchasing gifts this holiday season?

• Yes (88%), No (12%)

(if “yes”) How many total people will you be purchasing gifts for?

• 5 to 9 people (40%)
• 1 to 4 people (28%)
• 10 to 14 people (21%)
• 15 or more people (11%)

(if “yes”) How much do you plan to spend on gifts per person (on average)?

• $25 to $50 (38%)
• $51 to $100 (28%)
• Less than $25 (14%)
• $101 to $200 (12%)
• More than $200 (8%)

Do you plan to travel for the holidays?

• No (64%), Yes (36%)

(if “yes”) How much do you plan to spend on your holiday travel per person?

• Less than $250 (28%)
• More than $1,000 (21%)
• $250 to $500 (25%)
• $501 to $750 (14%)
• $751 to $1,000 (12%)

(if “yes”) Would you travel on a holiday to save money?

• Yes (73%), No (27%)

Have you already started shopping for this upcoming holiday season?

• Will start in November (32%)
• Yes, I already started but have not finished (26%)
• Will start in October (19%)
• Will start in September (11%)
• Will start in December (7%)
• Started and completed my holiday shopping (5%)

What’s the latest you’ve waited to buy a holiday gift?

• A few days before gifting. (31%)
• A few weeks before gifting. (24%)
• The day before gifting. (20%)
• The day-of gifting. (14%)
• More than a month before gifting. (11%)

When do you think is an acceptable time for places (i.e. stores, radio stations, hotel lobbies, etc.) to start playing holiday music?

• After Thanksgiving (59%)
• Only during December (20%)
• After Halloween/November 1 (16%)
• Anytime throughout the year (5%)