Planning Thanksgiving dinner on a tight budget? Walmart’s 2026 Holiday Meal Basket is an affordable way to put a turkey dinner with classic sides and pumpkin pie on the table. Walmart advertises the collection at about $35 for 10 people, or $3.50 per person, with 26 total grocery items representing 17 different products. Eligible Walmart shoppers may be able to reduce the checkout total further with a pickup or delivery promo code, but the discount is not guaranteed for every account.
Quick facts: Advertised basket: $35 for 10; 26 items; available October 28–December 24, 2026; online and in participating Walmart stores. The $35 figure is an estimate tied to specified produce and turkey weights, not a fixed universal cart price. Check your own store and cart before ordering.
Shop Walmart’s official 2026 Holiday Meal Basket →
What comes in Walmart’s $35 holiday meal basket?
Unlike a premade heat-and-eat dinner, this is a shopping basket of ingredients you prepare at home. Walmart’s official ingredient list includes the following quantities:
- Main dish: one Butterball frozen whole turkey, generally 10–16 pounds.
- Stuffing: two 6-ounce boxes of Stove Top turkey stuffing.
- Mashed potatoes and gravy: one 5-pound bag of russet potatoes and two packets of Great Value brown gravy mix.
- Green bean casserole: three cans of Great Value cut green beans, one can of Campbell’s condensed cream of mushroom soup, and one 6-ounce bag of Great Value French fried onions.
- Corn casserole: three cans of Great Value whole-kernel corn and two boxes of JIFFY corn muffin mix.
- Sweet potato casserole: approximately three fresh sweet potatoes and one 10-ounce bag of Jet-Puffed mini marshmallows.
- Other sides: a 12-ounce bag of fresh cranberries and one 12-count package of brown-and-serve dinner rolls.
- Pie and topping: one 15-ounce can of pure pumpkin, one 12-fluid-ounce can of evaporated milk, one package containing two frozen pie crusts, and one 8-ounce tub of frozen whipped topping.
There are 17 distinct listed products but 26 individual items because several products come in multiples. Not all pantry staples are necessarily supplied. Before starting a recipe, check whether you already have eggs, butter, sugar, spices, milk, salt and other seasonings that your recipe may require.
Can you get the Walmart holiday meal for $25?
Possibly, if your Walmart account and order qualify. Walmart has published terms for promo code DOUBLE10, describing an offer for a customer’s second and third pickup or delivery orders, with a $35 minimum order under the currently displayed terms. Where Walmart accepts a qualifying $10 discount on a $35 basket, the effective merchandise subtotal would be approximately $25, or $2.50 per person, before any applicable taxes or fees.
- Open Walmart’s official Holiday Savings Basket and set your local store.
- Add the holiday meal ingredients to the cart, then check for substitutions and actual item totals.
- Choose an eligible pickup or delivery option and enter DOUBLE10 at checkout.
- Apply the code only if Walmart displays an eligible discount. Check the final payable total before placing the order.
Important: DOUBLE10 is not a universal $10-off Thanksgiving coupon; Walmart may restrict it based on order history, account eligibility, minimum spend, fulfillment method or other checkout conditions. The basket itself remains a useful value even without the promotion. Never assume the $25 total will apply automatically.
Free Express Delivery option through November 30
Walmart also advertises an eligible Express Delivery fee offer with code THANKFUL through November 30, 2026. According to Walmart’s announced terms, the order must be at least $35 and include an eligible Butterball turkey, Campbell’s mushroom soup or Stove Top stuffing item. The promotion covers a qualifying Express Delivery fee rather than reducing the grocery item subtotal. Restrictions and availability apply, and separate taxes or charges may remain.
Compare your final checkout total for pickup versus delivery. A grocery subtotal that looks cheaper can become more expensive after delivery fees, tips or substitutions. Do not assume multiple promo codes will stack.
How to stretch the meal basket even further
1. Shop the pantry before buying extras
Check your cabinet for sugar, pumpkin pie spice, poultry seasoning, cooking oil, butter and eggs. Ingredients you already own can make the advertised basket much easier to prepare without extra spending. If you are cooking a smaller meal, you may be able to remove ingredients for one casserole from your cart instead of purchasing everything.
2. Compare the turkey’s actual weight
Walmart’s $35 calculation uses an estimated 13.5-pound turkey at $0.97 per pound. The actual bird selected for your order can weigh more or less, so your total can change. Consider turkey storage and thawing time as well as its price.
3. Split the work over two days
Shopping ahead gives frozen turkey time to thaw safely in the refrigerator; USDA guidance is approximately 24 hours per 4–5 pounds for refrigerator thawing. Prepare or measure casserole ingredients ahead where food-safety guidance permits, then bake and finish dishes on the holiday.
4. Make leftovers part of the plan
Use leftover cooked turkey for sandwiches, soup, rice bowls and casseroles. Refrigerate perishable food promptly, within two hours of serving, and follow USDA storage and reheating guidance. This can help turn one holiday grocery run into several meals.
5. Customize instead of overbuying
The online holiday basket lets you review the components and add or remove products. If nobody in your household eats cranberry sauce or sweet potato casserole, customize the list. Conversely, feeding more than 10 or serving especially large portions may require extra sides, rolls or protein.
Sample Thanksgiving cooking plan for a budget-friendly dinner
Several days before: Set your store, review the item list, buy your groceries, and thaw the turkey safely in the refrigerator according to its weight and package directions.
The day before: Make a grocery-inventory check, prepare any make-ahead dishes safely, set out serving dishes, and check cooking instructions for your chosen turkey size.
Thanksgiving Day: Cook turkey to a safe minimum internal temperature of 165°F, as measured with a food thermometer in the appropriate locations. Prepare mashed potatoes and casseroles; warm the rolls; finish dessert. Time the sides around the bird rather than trying to cook everything at once.
After the meal: Cool and refrigerate leftovers promptly. Keep cooked poultry refrigerated for only the recommended storage interval or freeze it for longer storage.
Is the Walmart Thanksgiving meal basket a good deal?
For shoppers who want to serve a traditional turkey dinner with multiple sides, the $35 advertised grocery basket is a compelling starting point. It is especially helpful because the retailer groups many ingredients into one shoppable list, saving planning effort.
But “serves 10” is an estimate, not a guarantee of ten identical plates. What counts as an adequate serving depends on guest appetites, portion sizes, leftovers, added condiments and your choice of recipes. The food requires preparation and, depending on the recipe, may call for ingredients not included in the advertised basket.
Also remember the offer is not available at the advertised terms in Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Wisconsin or Puerto Rico. Local stock, substitutions, produce weights and fulfillment charges may change what you pay.
Walmart Thanksgiving meal FAQs
How much is the Walmart Thanksgiving meal in 2026?
Walmart advertises its 2026 Holiday Meal Basket for approximately $35 for 10 people, equivalent to $3.50 per person before extra charges. Actual cart totals can vary by weights, substitutions and location.
What is the Walmart $25 Thanksgiving meal promotion?
The $25 figure is a potential discounted total, not the standard advertised price. A qualifying account may receive $10 off a $35 order using Walmart’s DOUBLE10 code, subject to Walmart’s current checkout terms.
What is included in Walmart’s 2026 holiday meal basket?
The 26-item assortment includes a Butterball turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, green beans, mushroom soup, fried onions, corn, corn muffin mix, sweet potatoes, marshmallows, cranberries, dinner rolls, pumpkin pie ingredients and whipped topping.
Does the meal basket require Walmart+?
No. Walmart states that no special membership is required to purchase the holiday basket. Delivery services and any Walmart+ benefits have their own eligibility rules.
Can I change the items?
Yes. Walmart says the shoppable basket lets customers adjust the cart. Replacements and changes can alter the final cost.
When does Walmart’s holiday meal deal end?
The retailer’s announced 2026 basket is available through December 24, 2026, subject to local availability. The separate THANKFUL Express Delivery promotion is currently advertised through November 30.
Can I buy the basket in store?
Yes. Walmart says the ingredients are available in stores, and the one-click assortment can be shopped online for pickup or delivery where supported.
More ways to save on groceries and holiday essentials
Want to keep your grocery bill down beyond Thanksgiving? Check our Walmart deals, clearance finds, and Amazon household and grocery savings for more shopping ideas. Verify each offer’s current terms before ordering.
See the holiday basket at Walmart →
Sources and deal verification: Walmart corporate announcement (October 28, 2026) and Walmart’s displayed promo-code terms. Prices, promotions, inventory and fees may change. Photograph: Chad Montgomery / Unsplash. Information checked November 8, 2026.