Thanksgiving 2026 Dinner Deals: Aldi, Lidl, Target, Walmart Compared
By The Trends Incoming team
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026. Here is every 2026 Thanksgiving meal bundle we have confirmed on the store's own page, side by side: price, how many it feeds, cost per person, turkey, what's in the box and the dates. Short version: Walmart is now lowest at $35 for 10 (an estimate based on a 13.5 lb turkey), Lidl is $35.86 for up to 10 (Lidl Plus only), Aldi feeds 10 for under $39 with no membership, and Target feeds 6 for $30. New on Oct 30: what's in Walmart's $35 basket.
✅ Verified on Oct 30, 2026. We check again weekly until Nov 4, twice a week to Nov 15, then daily Nov 15 to 26.
Thanksgiving meal bundles compared
| Store | Price | Serves | Per person | Turkey | What's included | Dates | Fine print | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Under $39 | 10 | Under $4 | 16 lb Farmer's Choice turkey | Turkey, 3 boxes of stuffing, 3 lb sweet potatoes, Hawaiian sweet rolls, cranberries, 2 bags frozen peas, baby carrots, celery, pumpkin pie mix, pie crusts, whole milk, heavy whipping cream | Most items Oct 14 to Nov 25. Cranberries from Oct 26, turkey from Nov 4, pumpkin pie mix from Nov 11. All prices end Nov 25 | No coupons, loyalty card or membership. One-click online cart; same price via DoorDash, Instacart and Uber Eats (fees extra). Price varies by location | Aldi newsroom Verified on Oct 30, 2026 |
| Lidl | $35.86 | Up to 10 | $3.59 | 14 lb Shady Brook Farms frozen turkey (bigger birds raise the price) | Turkey plus 20 sides and ingredients: stuffing, gravy mix, mashed and sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, mac and cheese, Hawaiian rolls, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie ingredients and more | Nov 11 to Nov 25, while supplies last | Lidl Plus members only (scan the app at checkout). Lidl says it will match the comparable Walmart and Aldi basket total | Lidl US press release Verified on Oct 30, 2026 |
| Target | $30 (pre-tax) | 6 | $5 | Butterball Premium Whole Young Turkey, up to 10 lb | Turkey, 3 lb russet potatoes, jellied cranberry sauce, 2 cans green beans, cream of mushroom soup, French fried onions, Stove Top stuffing, turkey gravy, 2 take and bake baguettes | Nov 8 to Nov 29 | Not valid in Alaska or Hawaii. No dessert in the bundle | Target press release Verified on Oct 30, 2026 |
| Sam's Club | Just under $160 | Up to 16 | Under $10 | Hickory smoked turkey plus boneless carver ham | 11 Member's Mark items: ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, 2 green beans, 2 mac and cheese, sweet corn, cranberry crunch salad, dinner rolls, charcuterie tray, 2 pumpkin pies | Orderable from Oct 28 | Sam's Club membership. Prepared meal, about 2 hours to heat. Price varies by club | Sam's Club newsroom Verified on Oct 30, 2026 |
| Walmart | $35 | 10 | $3.50 | Butterball frozen whole turkey, 10 to 16 lb, at 97 cents per lb (price assumes a 13.5 lb bird) | 26 items: turkey, Stove Top stuffing, fresh cranberries, russet and sweet potatoes, gravy mix, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, fried onions, corn, corn muffin mix, mini marshmallows, rolls, pumpkin, pie crusts, evaporated milk, whipped topping | Oct 28 to Dec 24 | Estimated price: turkey and sweet potatoes are sold by weight. Pickup or delivery fees of $0 to $19.95 may apply. Excludes AK, HI, OK, PR and WI | Walmart news release, Oct 28 Verified on Oct 30, 2026 |
Prices are the store's own figures and can vary by location. If a store's page and this table disagree, the store's page wins.
Cheapest turkey by chain
| Store | Turkey | Price | When | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | Good & Gather frozen turkey | 79 cents per lb | From November, wherever sold (third year at this price) | Official page Verified on Oct 30, 2026 |
| Aldi | Farmer's Choice turkey (16 lb, in the meal) | Included in the under $39 meal; per-lb price not published | From Nov 4 | Official page Verified on Oct 30, 2026 |
| Lidl | Shady Brook Farms frozen turkey (14 lb, in the meal) | Included in the $35.86 meal for Lidl Plus | Nov 11 to 25 | Official page Verified on Oct 30, 2026 |
| Walmart | Butterball frozen whole turkey, 10 to 16 lb | 97 cents per lb (same as last year, Walmart says) | Oct 28 to Dec 24 | Official page Verified on Oct 30, 2026 |
Deal calendar
- Oct 26: Aldi cranberries at the meal price
- Oct 28: Sam's Club meal orderable; Walmart $35 basket starts
- Nov 4: Aldi turkey at the meal price
- Nov 8: Target $30 meal starts
- Nov 11: Lidl basket starts; Aldi pumpkin pie mix
- Nov 25: Aldi and Lidl prices end
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving. Lidl and Walmart say their stores are closed
- Nov 29: Target prices end
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Quick answers
What is the cheapest Thanksgiving dinner deal in 2026?
As of Oct 30, 2026, Walmart's Holiday Meal Basket is the lowest total we've verified: $35 for 10 people ($3.50 each), an estimate that assumes a 13.5 lb turkey, from Oct 28 to Dec 24. Lidl's basket is $35.86 for up to 10 ($3.59 each) but needs Lidl Plus and runs Nov 11 to 25. Aldi's meal for 10 is under $39 with no membership. Target's $30 meal serves 6, or $5 a person.
Where is the cheapest turkey in 2026?
Target says its Good & Gather frozen turkey returns at 79 cents per pound from November, wherever it's sold. Aldi and Lidl include the turkey in their meal price rather than listing a per-pound price.
When do Thanksgiving 2026 deals start?
Aldi: most items from Oct 14, cranberries Oct 26, turkey Nov 4, pie mix Nov 11, all through Nov 25. Sam's Club: orderable from Oct 28. Walmart: Oct 28 to Dec 24. Target: Nov 8 to 29. Lidl: Nov 11 to 25.
Has Walmart announced its 2026 Thanksgiving meal?
Yes. On Oct 28, 2026, Walmart announced its Holiday Meal Basket: 26 items that serve 10 for $35, or $3.50 a person, in stores and online through Dec 24. Walmart says the price is an estimate based on a 13.5 lb Butterball turkey at 97 cents a pound, and it excludes Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico and Wisconsin.
Do I need a membership for these deals?
Aldi says no coupons, loyalty cards or memberships. Lidl's price is for Lidl Plus members only. Sam's Club needs a club membership. Target's meal has no membership requirement in its announcement.
What day is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
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Sources
- Aldi: Thanksgiving dinner for 10 under $39
- Lidl US: Thanksgiving basket $35.86
- Target: $30 Thanksgiving meal for six
- Sam's Club: 2026 Member's Mark Thanksgiving meal
- Walmart: Holiday Meal Basket serves 10 for $35 (Oct 28)
- Walmart: holiday 2026 announcement (Oct 7)
By The Trends Incoming team · Fact-checked 2026-10-31. Dates change, so double-check with the official source.