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Walmart's $35 holiday meal for 10, in one minute
By The Trends Incoming team · Published 2026-10-30
Good news for the Thanksgiving budget. Here's the quick version.
What it is
| Price | $35 for 10 ($3.50 each), an estimate |
|---|---|
| Items | 26, including a Butterball turkey |
| Dates | Oct 28 to Dec 24, 2026 |
| Not in | AK, HI, OK, PR, WI |
Why it's trending
It undercuts Lidl's $35.86 and Aldi's under-$39 meals on the stores' own figures. The price assumes a 13.5 lb turkey at 97 cents a pound, per Walmart, so a bigger bird costs more.
Where to follow it
Follow #Thanksgiving. See the full item list and our Thanksgiving dinner deals comparison.
Quick answers
How much is Walmart's Thanksgiving meal basket in 2026?
$35 for 10 people, or $3.50 a person, Walmart says. It's an estimate based on a 13.5 lb turkey at 97 cents a pound.
When is Walmart's holiday meal basket available?
From October 28 through December 24, 2026, in stores and online.
What's in Walmart's 2026 meal basket?
26 items, including a Butterball turkey, Stove Top stuffing, cranberries, potatoes, sweet potatoes, gravy mix, green bean casserole ingredients, corn, corn muffin mix, rolls and pumpkin pie ingredients.
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The trend card
Walmart's $35 meal for 10
Walmart's Holiday Meal Basket serves 10 for $35 ($3.50 each), Oct 28 to Dec 24, now the lowest total we've verified. The price assumes a 13.5 lb turkey.
Sources
By The Trends Incoming team · Fact-checked 2026-10-31. Dates change, so double-check with the official source.