Target is selling a complete Thanksgiving meal for six for $30 this year, or $5 a person, the same per-person value as last year, according to Target’s holiday FAQ updated November 5, 2026. The catch for big families: Walmart’s 2026 basket works out to $3.50 a person, and Lidl’s to $3.44.
What’s in Target’s $30 Thanksgiving Meal?
Target lists nine items in the meal:
- Butterball Premium Whole Young Turkey, up to 10 lb
- Good & Gather Russet Potatoes, 3 lb bag
- Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce, 14 oz
- Del Monte French Style Green Beans, two 14.5 oz cans
- Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, 10.5 oz
- Good & Gather French Fried Onions, 6 oz
- Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Turkey, 6 oz
- Heinz Homestyle Turkey Gravy, 12 oz
- Favorite Day Take & Bake Baguette, two count
Source: Target. That is enough for a turkey, mashed potatoes, a green bean casserole, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce and bread. There is no dessert in the list, but Target says it has an expanded range of $5 sides, pies and appetizers.
The Math: Target vs Walmart vs Lidl
- Target: $30 for 6 people, or $5.00 a person, 9 items
- Walmart: $35 for 10 people, or $3.50 a person, 26 items (see our Walmart Thanksgiving basket 2026)
- Lidl: $34.40 for 10 people, or $3.44 a person (see our Lidl Thanksgiving basket 2026)
Our math: per person, Target costs $1.50 more than Walmart and $1.56 more than Lidl. Hosting 10 at Target means buying two meals (12 servings) for $60, almost double Walmart’s $35. For a table of six or fewer, though, Target’s $30 total is the lowest of the three, since you are not paying for four extra servings you may not need.
The Cheap Turkey Option
If you only need the bird, Target says its Good & Gather frozen turkey is back at 79 cents a pound for the third year in a row, wherever it is sold. At that price, a 14 lb turkey costs about $11.06.
Holiday Hours to Know
- Thanksgiving (November 26): all Target stores closed
- Black Friday (November 27): stores open at 6 a.m. local time
- Price match: through December 24, Target matches its own price if it drops later in the season
Source: Target holiday FAQ.
Our Take
Target’s meal is the easy pick for a small Thanksgiving: one cart, $30, and familiar brands like Butterball, Stove Top and Ocean Spray. For a bigger crowd, Walmart and Lidl give you more food per dollar.
Best for: households hosting four to six people. Skip it if: you are feeding 10 or more, or you want pie included.
Planning holiday gifts too? Our Black Friday subscription box deals 2026 roundup is updated through the month.
Target Thanksgiving Meal 2026: The Essentials
- Price: $30 for a meal for six ($5 a person)
- Turkey: Butterball Premium Whole Young Turkey, up to 10 lb
- Items: 9, no dessert
- Extra: Good & Gather frozen turkey at 79 cents a pound
- Thanksgiving Day: stores closed
Source: Target, checked November 12, 2026.
