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20 side hustle ideas to make extra money during the holidays and in 2026
A July 2025 Bankrate survey found 27% of U.S. adults have side hustles, helping them manage rising holiday costs and pursue financial goals with flexible freelance and e-commerce options.
- Upwork published a 20-item guide to side hustles to help people earn extra income during the holidays and planning into 2026 as costs rise.
- Shifts in traditional work patterns and holiday costs are driving interest in side gigs, with a July 2025 Bankrate survey finding 27% of U.S. adults have a side hustle and 29% expect to always need one.
- Providing AI cleanup or print-on-demand designs offers concrete pay opportunities; AI content support roles typically pay between $30 and $60 per hour, while successful print-on-demand sellers can make around $27 per hour.
- Quick-to-Start gigs such as tutoring or dog walking deliver faster cash, while platforms like Upwork help people test gigs and scale to full-time freelancing.
- Start with one or two projects a week and scale as your budget allows; tools like Canva, Grammarly, and Trello streamline work while profile optimization and tailored proposals boost client interest.
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