Planning a Thanksgiving dinner can get expensive quickly, especially when you're buying a turkey, several side dishes, and dessert ingredients for a full table. But Walmart has just announced a new holiday grocery deal that could make hosting a little easier on the budget.
The retailer's 2026 Holiday Meal Basket costs just $35 and is designed to serve 10 people. That works out to approximately $3.50 per person for a traditional holiday spread featuring turkey, stuffing, vegetables, casseroles, dinner rolls, and pumpkin pie.
Even better, this year's basket includes more items than last year's assortment, and Walmart says the same group of items costs 12% less than it did in 2025.
The offer is available from October 28 through December 24, 2026, giving shoppers plenty of time to use it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or another holiday gathering.
What Makes Walmart's $35 Holiday Meal Deal Worth Checking Out?
Walmart's Holiday Meal Basket is more than a discounted turkey. It brings together the main ingredients for several traditional holiday dishes in one shopping list.
For $35, shoppers get 26 total items across 17 different products, including a Butterball frozen whole turkey priced at 97 cents per pound.
The assortment is designed to help prepare a complete holiday-style meal for approximately 10 people. Instead of searching through different grocery aisles for every ingredient, shoppers can add the featured assortment to their online cart in one go.
There are a few reasons this year's offer stands out:
A lower estimated cost: Approximately $3.50 per person for a 10-person meal.
More food items: Walmart says the 2026 basket includes 18% more items than last year's version.
A lower overall price: The retailer says the same items cost 12% less than they did in 2025.
More side-dish ingredients: This year's additions include sweet potatoes, mini marshmallows, and Jiffy corn muffin mix.
Flexible shopping: Customers can shop in stores or order the assortment online for pickup or delivery.
Walmart also says its Holiday Meal Basket program has helped customers save more than $350 million since 2022.
Full List: What's Included in the 2026 Walmart Holiday Meal Basket?
The basket combines familiar national brands with Walmart's Great Value products. Its ingredients cover the main course, several classic sides, and dessert.
Here is a closer look at what shoppers can expect:
The Main Course: Butterball Turkey
The centerpiece is a Butterball Frozen Whole Turkey, priced at $0.97 per pound.
Butterball Frozen Whole Turkey
Approximate weight range: 10–16 pounds
Advertised serving range: 7–11 people
Walmart uses an average turkey weight of 13.5 pounds to calculate its advertised $35 basket price. The actual turkey weight can vary, so the final total may be slightly different.
Classic Thanksgiving Side Dishes
The basket includes ingredients for several familiar holiday favorites:
2 boxes of Stove Top Turkey Stuffing Mix (6 oz each)
1 bag of fresh cranberries (12 oz)
1 bag of russet potatoes (5 lb)
2 packets of Great Value Brown Gravy Mix
3 cans of Great Value Whole Kernel Corn (15 oz each)
3 cans of Great Value Cut Green Beans (14.5 oz each)
1 can of Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (10.5 oz)
1 bag of Great Value French Fried Onions (6 oz)
12-count package of Great Value Brown and Serve Rolls
These ingredients can help shoppers prepare stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and a traditional green bean casserole.
Additional Ingredients for More Holiday Favorites
One notable addition to this year's basket is the selection of ingredients for extra side dishes.
3 fresh whole sweet potatoes
1 bag of Jet-Puffed Mini Marshmallows (10 oz)
2 boxes of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (8.5 oz each)
These ingredients can be used to make sweet potato casserole and corn casserole, giving families more options beyond the usual Thanksgiving sides.
Pumpkin Pie for Dessert
The basket also includes several ingredients for a classic pumpkin pie:
2 Great Value Frozen Traditional Pie Crusts (9-inch)
1 can of Great Value 100% Pure Pumpkin (15 oz)
1 can of Great Value Evaporated Milk (12 fl oz)
1 package of Great Value Frozen Whipped Topping (8 oz)
That means shoppers can prepare a homemade-style pumpkin pie without having to purchase all the basic pie ingredients separately.
A Bonus: Free Express Delivery Through November 30
There is another savings opportunity worth knowing about.
Walmart is offering a separate free Express Delivery promotion through November 30, 2026, using the code THANKFUL.
To qualify:
Enter the code THANKFUL at checkout.
Your order must total at least $35.
Your order must include at least one qualifying item: Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup, a Butterball Turkey, or Stove Top Stuffing Mix.
Applicable taxes and other restrictions still apply.
This is a separate delivery promotion, not a coupon required to purchase the $35 Holiday Meal Basket.
The delivery offer is subject to availability and may change or end without notice. Check the terms at checkout before placing your order.
How to Order Walmart's Holiday Meal Basket
Walmart has made the assortment available through both its physical stores and online shopping platform.
Here are two ways to get it:
Option 1: Order Online
Visit Walmart's Holiday Savings Basket page.
Find the 2026 Holiday Meal Basket shopping list.
Add the featured assortment to your cart.
Review the items and your local prices.
Choose an available pickup or delivery option and complete checkout.
Option 2: Shop In Store
Visit a participating Walmart store and purchase the featured grocery items. Availability can vary by location, so checking the online assortment first can help you avoid an unnecessary trip.
Customers can also use Walmart's Sparky AI shopping assistant to add the basket to their online cart.
Official shopping page:
https://www.walmart.com/HolidaySavingsBasket
More Than Thanksgiving: You Can Use This Deal for Christmas, Too
One useful detail about this promotion is its unusually long shopping window.
Unlike some Thanksgiving-only grocery deals, Walmart's 2026 Holiday Meal Basket is available through December 24, 2026. That gives shoppers the opportunity to use the same assortment for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or another family gathering during the holiday season.
Walmart has also created a dedicated holiday food page where shoppers can find recipes built around the basket's ingredients, along with other meal-planning inspiration.
For example, the ingredients can be organized into several parts of a holiday menu:
Main dish: roasted Butterball turkey
Traditional sides: stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce
Vegetable dishes: green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, and corn casserole
Dessert: pumpkin pie with whipped topping
The basket is a useful starting point, but shoppers should review their recipes before cooking. Depending on how they prepare each dish, they may still need additional ingredients such as butter, seasonings, cooking oil, or other pantry staples.
Important Details Before You Shop
Before placing an order, keep these conditions in mind:
Promotion period: October 28–December 24, 2026.
Advertised price: $35 for the featured assortment, based on estimated product weights.
Estimated cost per person: $3.50 for 10 people.
Membership: No special membership is required.
Purchase limits: Walmart says there are no purchase quantity limits, subject to availability.
Shopping options: In-store, online, pickup, and delivery options.
Free Express Delivery: Separate offer using code THANKFUL through November 30, 2026, subject to its qualifying order requirements.
Excluded locations: Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, and Wisconsin are excluded from the advertised basket pricing.
Additional costs: Pickup, shipping, or delivery fees may range from $0 to $19.95, depending on the service and order.
Prices and availability may vary by location. Always check your local Walmart listing and final checkout total before purchasing.
If you're planning a Thanksgiving dinner or getting an early start on Christmas shopping, Walmart's $35 Holiday Meal Basket is one seasonal grocery offer worth checking before it ends on December 24.
Shop the Walmart 2026 Holiday Meal Basket:
https://www.walmart.com/HolidaySavingsBasket
Explore Walmart Holiday Food & Recipes:
https://www.walmart.com/cp/holiday-food/7998220
Offer valid October 28–December 24, 2026, while items are available. Advertised pricing excludes Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, and Wisconsin. Additional fees may apply. See Walmart's official terms for complete details.
