Hy-Vee Thanksgiving Dinner 2026: Meal Deal for 10 Under $35 & Heat-and-Eat Prices
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Short answer: Cooking yourself? Hy-Vee’s new Holiday Meal Deal feeds 10 for under $35 (under $3.50 a person, Nov. 2 – Dec. 24). Want it ready-made? Hy-Vee’s 2026 holiday heat-and-eat meals run from $39.99 (ham or turkey dinner for 2) to $299.99 (prime rib for 12). The Classic Turkey Dinner for 8 is $124.99 and the Family Feast Turkey Dinner for 12 is $179.99, at our sample store in Urbandale, Iowa. Order ready-made meals by 11:59 p.m. Nov. 24; stores are closed on Thanksgiving, but premade meals can be picked up 8–11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
✔ Meal Deal, deadlines and hours from Hy-Vee’s official Oct. 29, 2026 announcement (checked November 13, 2026). Heat-and-eat prices from Hy-Vee Aisles Online, Urbandale, Iowa store, checked November 2, 2026; prices vary by store.
Quick Facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cheapest Hy-Vee Thanksgiving meal 2026? | The Holiday Meal Deal: ingredients for 10 for under $35 (Nov. 2 – Dec. 24); a gluten-free version is $50 or less. |
| How much is Hy-Vee’s ready-made Thanksgiving dinner? | From $39.99 for 2 people to $299.99 for 12; the Classic Turkey Dinner for 8 is $124.99. |
| Order deadline? | 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, for Thanksgiving premade meals. |
| Is Hy-Vee open on Thanksgiving 2026? | No, stores are closed, but premade holiday meals can be picked up 8–11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. |
| What’s in the Hy-Vee Family Feast? | A 14–16 lb Butterball turkey, 2 large mashed potatoes, 4 large sides of your choice, 32 oz gravy and 24 rolls, for $179.99 (serves 12). |
| Is it hot? | No. Meals are served cold with reheating instructions; carving the turkey costs $30 extra. |
Hy-Vee Holiday Meal Deal 2026: Feeds 10 for Under $35
Hy-Vee’s new Holiday Meal Deal beats its earlier $39 offer: 26 items for under $35, in stores and online Nov. 2 – Dec. 24, 2026 (Hy-Vee, Oct. 29, 2026). A gluten-free Holiday Meal Deal is $50 or less.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hy-Vee frozen turkey | Up to 12 lb |
| Hy-Vee cut green beans | 3 × 14.5 oz |
| Hy-Vee whole kernel golden corn | 3 × 15.25 oz |
| Hy-Vee cream of mushroom soup | 10.5 oz |
| Hy-Vee salted crispy onions | 6 oz |
| Hy-Vee corn muffin mix | 2 × 8.5 oz |
| Hy-Vee One Step russet potatoes | 5 lb |
| Ocean Spray fresh cranberries | 12 oz |
| Fresh sweet potatoes + Hy-Vee mini marshmallows | 3 potatoes + 10 oz |
| Hy-Vee gravy mix | 2 packets |
| Hy-Vee stuffing mix | 2 × 6 oz |
| Hy-Vee pumpkin + evaporated milk + pie crust + whipped topping | For one pumpkin pie |
| Hy-Vee brown & serve dinner rolls | 12 count |
Hy-Vee Thanksgiving Hours and Order Deadlines 2026
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Premade holiday meal orders (Thanksgiving) | By 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 |
| Hy-Vee stores on Thanksgiving Day | Closed Thursday, Nov. 26 |
| Premade meal pickup on Thanksgiving Day | 8–11 a.m. |
| Premade meal orders (Christmas) | By 11:59 p.m. Dec. 22; pickup until 4 p.m. Christmas Eve |
| Buy a ham, get a turkey free | All of November at all Hy-Vee stores |
Hy-Vee Ready-Made Thanksgiving Meal Prices 2026
| Meal (heat & eat) | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ham or Turkey Dinner | 2 | $39.99 |
| Ham or Turkey Dinner | 4 | $69.99 |
| Turkey Breast Bundle | 6 | $99.99 |
| Classic Turkey Dinner | 8 | $124.99 |
| Brown Sugar Spiral Ham Meal | 8 | $124.99 |
| Applewood Pit Ham Meal | 8 | $149.99 |
| Family Feast Turkey Dinner (14–16 lb Butterball turkey) | 12 | $179.99 |
| Prime Rib Dinner | 12 | $299.99 |
| Crowd’s Choice Gourmet Ham & Turkey | 12 | $299.99 |
What Comes in the Hy-Vee Family Feast Turkey Dinner
- Butterball turkey, 14–16 lb, oven-roasted (carving +$30).
- Two large mashed potatoes (each serves 4–8).
- Four more large sides of your choice.
- 32 oz gravy (turkey or beef) and 24 dinner rolls.
Details from Hy-Vee’s Family Feast product page.
How to Order Hy-Vee Thanksgiving Dinner
- Choose your store on Hy-Vee Aisles Online, then open Holiday Meal Packs.
- Pick your meal and sides, then a pickup or delivery time (meals are available Nov. 9 – Jan. 3).
- Order by 11:59 p.m. Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving; on Thanksgiving Day, pickup is 8–11 a.m. only.
- Reheat at home with the instructions given at pickup or delivery.
Compare Other Thanksgiving Meals
- Publix: Complete Turkey Dinner $69.99 for 8.
- Cracker Barrel: Heat & Serve Feast $194.99 for 8–10.
- Aldi: ingredients for 10 under $39; Walmart: 10 for $35.
- Every confirmed price: Thanksgiving dinner to go 2026: all restaurant and grocery meals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Hy-Vee Thanksgiving dinner for 8?
The Classic Turkey Dinner for 8 is $124.99 at our sample store in Urbandale, Iowa; ham meals for 8 are $124.99–$149.99.
Does Hy-Vee have a small Thanksgiving dinner?
Yes: a ham or turkey dinner for 2 is $39.99 and for 4 is $69.99.
Can Hy-Vee carve the turkey?
Yes, for a $30 carving charge on the Family Feast.
What is the Hy-Vee Holiday Meal Deal?
A 26-item grocery bundle that feeds 10 for under $35 (under $3.50 a person), in stores and online Nov. 2 – Dec. 24, 2026.
Is Hy-Vee open on Thanksgiving Day 2026?
No. All Hy-Vee stores are closed Nov. 26, but premade meals can be picked up 8–11 a.m. that day.
When is the Hy-Vee Thanksgiving order deadline?
11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026, for premade meals.
