Thanksgiving dinner can be a budget buster when you factor in the turkey, the sides, the desserts, and all the other bits and pieces. Several grocery stores and warehouse clubs are currently offering 2026 meal deals to help families put together a proper holiday meal without necessarily going over budget.
The offers differ in price, serving size and preparation time. Some provide the ingredients for you to cook a home meal; others provide a prepared meal that requires considerably less effort in the kitchen. Here’s what you can expect from six retailers this Thanksgiving.
1. Aldi Offers Thanksgiving Dinner for 10 for Under $39
Aldi is selling a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for 10 (all the trimmings) for under $39, or under $4 per head. The basket includes a 16lb whole turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, dinner rolls, cranberries, peas, carrots, celery and ingredients for pumpkin pie.
The deal doesn’t require coupons, a loyalty card or membership. You can buy the ingredients in-store or add the meal to an online cart on Aldi’s Thanksgiving page. Prices and availability are subject to change.
2. Costco Cuts $70 Off Its Thanksgiving Dinner
Costco members can order the Complete Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for $199.99 (that’s $70 off the regular $269.99 price). It’s an online-only package that serves eight and comprises turkey breast, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, green bean casserole, stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, dinner rolls, pumpkin pie and apple cobbler.
The meal is a more convenient option for households that want several prepared sides without making everything from scratch. You can check the Costco listing for ordering and delivery info.
3. Lidl Offers a Thanksgiving Basket for $35.86
Lidl Plus members can get the ingredients to make a Thanksgiving meal for up to 10 people for $35.86. The offer is available from November 11 to November 25, 2026, while stocks last.
The basket contains a frozen turkey (up to 14lbs), potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green beans, mac and cheese, rolls and pumpkin pie mix. You must scan your Lidl Plus app at checkout to qualify. Further details are in Lidl’s official announcement.
4. Sam’s Club Offers a Meal for 16 for About $160
Sam’s Club members can shop for a Thanksgiving meal (around $160) that will feed 16 people. It’s available from October 28 and includes smoked turkey, boneless ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, mac and cheese, sweet corn, salad, dinner rolls, a charcuterie tray and two pumpkin pies.
The meal can be prepared in around 2 hours. Members can add the full menu to their online cart or remove items as they see fit. See Sam’s Club’s announcement for more details.
5. Target Offers a $30 Meal for 6
Target’s Thanksgiving meal deal is $30 before tax and serves six. It includes a 10lb turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, stuffing, gravy and bread.
The offer is available from November 8 through November 29, 2026 (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). Target is also bringing back Good & Gather frozen turkey at 79 cents per pound in November. See the full announcement for the list.
6. Wegmans Keeps Its Meal Under $5 Per Person
Wegmans is offering a traditional Thanksgiving meal for 8 for under $5 per person (same as last year). The meal includes a 13lb frozen turkey, stuffing mix, gravy, potatoes, yams, vegetables, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, mac and cheese and pumpkin pie.
The Thanksgiving promotions run from November 8 to November 28, and the frozen turkey promotion runs November 8 to November 22. Details are in Wegmans’ announcement.
How Families Can Choose the Best Deal
The lowest advertised price isn’t necessarily the right fit for every household. Look at serving sizes, membership requirements, included ingredients and preparation time before you choose a meal.
Shoppers should also check local prices and availability, as taxes, delivery charges, and the like can all have an effect on the final price. Planning will help families find a Thanksgiving meal that fits their budget and holiday plans.
