Thanksgiving Meal Deals 2026: Best Picks for Big Crowds, Small Groups and No-Cook Dinners

Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to wreck your grocery budget this year. Walmart, Amazon, Aldi, Lidl, Target and several regional grocers have rolled out Thanksgiving meal deals, and a few of them feed 10 people for $35 or less.

Here’s what each deal includes, the dates and fine print, and how to pick the one that fits your family.

Shop at Meijer, Hy-Vee, Wegmans or another regional chain? Scroll down to the Regional Grocery Deals section.

Best Budget Thanksgiving Meals

Walmart Holiday Meal Basket: Feeds 10 for $35

Walmart’s Holiday Meal Basket is the lowest price since the program started in 2022, at just $3.50 per person. The 26-item basket includes a 10–16 lb Butterball turkey plus everything for stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, cornbread, rolls and pumpkin pie.

Good to know: Buy it in stores or add the whole basket to your cart in one click at Walmart.com/HolidaySavingsBasket. The deal runs through December 24, so it works for Christmas too. Express Delivery is free on the basket through November 30 on orders of $35 or more that include the Butterball turkey, Stove Top or Campbell’s soup. Walmart also offers gluten-free, balanced and prime rib baskets.

Amazon Grocery Thanksgiving Meal: $25 with Free Same-Day Delivery

Amazon’s $25 Thanksgiving meal comes with free Same-Day Delivery on orders of $25 or more. It includes an 8-lb Butterball turkey, Stove Top stuffing, Kraft Mac & Cheese, gravy mix, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole ingredients, potatoes, carrots, corn, crescent rolls and pumpkin pie ingredients.

Good to know: Shop it at Amazon.com/ThanksgivingMeal through November 26, while supplies last. It’s available in more than 2,300 cities and towns, so check whether Amazon delivers fresh groceries to you. Amazon doesn’t say how many people it serves, and the 8-lb turkey is the smallest on this list, so it’s best for smaller groups. Amazon also has frozen turkey for 79 cents per pound, and fresh turkey for 99 cents per pound starting November 14.

Lidl Thanksgiving Meal: Feeds 10 for $35.86

If you have a Lidl nearby, its Thanksgiving meal feeds up to 10 people for $35.86. It includes a 14-lb Shady Brook Farms turkey plus stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, mac and cheese, Hawaiian rolls and pumpkin pie.

Good to know: The price runs November 11–25, and you need to scan the free Lidl Plus app at checkout.

Aldi Thanksgiving Meal: Feeds 10 for Under $39

Aldi’s Thanksgiving meal feeds 10 for under $39 and includes the biggest turkey of the budget deals at 16 pounds. You’ll also get stuffing, sweet potatoes, fresh cranberries, rolls, vegetables and homemade pumpkin pie ingredients.

Good to know: There are no coupons, loyalty cards, memberships or minimum purchases. Look for the turkey icon on shelf tags, or add the full list to your cart in one click on Aldi’s website. The deal runs through November 25, but the turkeys arrive November 6 and the pumpkin pie mix arrives November 11. The same price is available on DoorDash, Instacart and Uber Eats, but delivery fees apply.

Best Thanksgiving Meal for a Small Group

Target Thanksgiving Meal: Feeds 6 for $30

Target’s Thanksgiving meal feeds six people for $30, or $5 per person. It includes a Butterball turkey (up to 10 lbs), potatoes, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole ingredients, stuffing, gravy and take-and-bake baguettes. 

Good to know: Prices are valid November 8–29, except in Alaska and Hawaii. Target’s Good & Gather frozen turkeys are also 79 cents per pound if you just need the bird.

Best Ready-Made Thanksgiving Meals

Sam’s Club Member’s Mark Thanksgiving Meal: Feeds 16 for About $160

Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark Thanksgiving meal feeds up to 16 people for under $10 per person and takes about two hours to prepare. It includes a hickory smoked turkey, a boneless ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, mac and cheese, several sides, rolls, a charcuterie tray and two pumpkin pies.

Good to know: You’ll need a membership. Add the whole meal in one click, then remove the doubled-up sides to lower the price for a smaller crowd.

Costco Complete Gourmet Thanksgiving Dinner: Feeds 8 for $199.99

Costco’s Complete Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner is marked down from $269.99 to $199.99 and feeds eight adults. It’s the splurge pick at about $25 per person, but the sides and desserts are done for you. You just roast the 5-lb turkey breast.

Good to know: It’s online only for Costco members and delivered to your door.

Free Thanksgiving Turkey Deal

BJ’s Wholesale Club: Free Butterball Turkey

BJ’s members who spend $150 or more in one transaction get a free fresh or frozen Butterball turkey, worth up to $25. You can shop in the club, in the app or at BJs.com.

Good to know: You must make your purchase by November 9. The turkey coupon shows up November 14, and you need to claim your turkey by November 25, while supplies last.

Regional Grocery Deals

Meijer (Midwest): Feeds 10 for less than $35 with a 14-lb Meijer turkey. Meijer brand frozen turkeys are 79 cents per pound or less through November 26.

Hy-Vee (Midwest): Feeds 10 for under $35 in stores and online, November 2 through December 24. Hy-Vee also has a gluten-free meal for $50 or less and a “buy a ham, get a turkey free” deal all month.

Wegmans (Northeast and Mid-Atlantic): Feeds 8 for under $5 per person with a 13-lb turkey and a Sara Lee pumpkin pie, November 8–28. Turkey pricing ends November 22, and the deal isn’t available at the Astor Place or Brooklyn stores.

Save A Lot: Feeds 10 for $39.27 at participating stores, November 18–26, with a 15-lb turkey. Rewards members also get free potatoes and frozen vegetables with a turkey purchase, November 8–29.

Price Chopper and Market 32 (Northeast): Feeds 10 for under $40 through Thanksgiving Day with a registered AdvantEdge Rewards card.

Price Rite Marketplace (Northeast): Feeds 10 for $39 or less through November 26, with a traditional turkey list or a Hispanic-inspired pork shoulder list.

Winn-Dixie (Florida and Georgia): Feeds 6 for $38.90 with a Butterball turkey and bakery pumpkin pie, November 11–25. A $39.99 heat-and-serve meal for 3–5 is also available.

Publix (Southeast): Fully cooked turkey dinner for $69.99 (serves about 8) or $139.99 (serves about 15). Order by November 23 and pick up by November 25, because Publix is closed on Thanksgiving.

Which Thanksgiving Meal Deal Is Right for You?

Feeding a big crowd on a tight budget: Walmart is the easiest pick, with no app needed and one-click ordering. Meijer and Hy-Vee shoppers can match it for under $35, and Lidl is close behind if you don’t mind using the app.

Want the biggest turkey: Go with Aldi’s 16-lb bird or Save A Lot’s 15-lb turkey.

Don’t want to go to the store: Amazon delivers the same day for free, and Walmart’s basket ships free through November 30.

Hosting six or fewer: Target’s $30 meal is sized right, so you won’t be stuck with a fridge full of leftovers.

Short on time: Sam’s Club is the best value for a big group. Publix and Costco do even more of the work, but cost more.

Already shopping at BJ’s: Make a $150 stock-up trip by November 9 and get your turkey free.

Tips Before You Shop

• Check your pantry. None of these deals include butter, milk, eggs or seasonings.
• Expect small price differences. Totals can vary by store and the turkey you pick.
• Thaw time matters. A frozen turkey needs about a day in the fridge for every 4–5 pounds, so buy early.  * Check out our Turkey Cooking Time Calculator + Tips for the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey.
• Mix and match. Grab the cheapest turkey deal at one store and fill in the sides wherever you already shop.

Save Money This Thanksgiving

With so many stores competing for our Thanksgiving dollars this year, there’s a good deal out there whether you’re feeding 6 or 16. 

Which deal are you using this year? Let us know in the comments!

Also read:
Turkey Cooking Time Calculator + Tips for the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey
MomsWhoSave’s Big List of Freebies

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