BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 28, 2026 — Some of Americans’ most memorable holiday moments happen around the table, and this year, Walmart is making it easier and more affordable than ever for families to serve a plentiful and delicious holiday meal. Walmart’s highly anticipated Holiday Meal Basket is returning with even more food than last year, available to customers through December 24, 2026 — with the convenience of fast delivery to help families spend less time planning and more time celebrating.

Walmart’s 2026 Holiday Trend Report showed that 6 in 10 customers say holiday costs shape their shopping mood and 70% say lower prices would make holiday shopping easier.² Walmart’s Holiday Meal Basket helps provide a solution. For $35, customers can serve a complete holiday meal for 10 people — a price of $3.50 per person. The basket includes a mix of 26 trusted national and Walmart brand favorites to prepare beloved dishes, from turkey and stuffing to green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole and pumpkin pie. Not only does this year’s basket have 18% more items, but it also costs 12% less than those same items did last year, making this the lowest priced one-click basket in the program’s history.
 

“The Holiday Meal Basket has become one of our favorite traditions at Walmart. It brings our purpose to life in such a meaningful way by helping families make the holidays special without stretching their budgets,” said David Guggina, president and CEO, Walmart U.S. “This year, our Holiday Meal Basket brings even more food to the table for just $35, while making it easier for customers to plan, shop, and celebrate in ways that work for them.”

The Holiday Meal Basket has become one of our favorite traditions at Walmart. It brings our purpose to life in such a meaningful way by helping families make the holidays special without stretching their budgets.

David Guggina

President and CEO, Walmart U.S.

 For many St. Louis families, the holidays are bringing a familiar challenge: making the season special without overspending. In fact, new Walmart research shows 60% of customers say holiday costs are weighing on their shopping mood, and 70% say lower prices would make holiday shopping easier.

Between hosting holiday gatherings, decorating the house and getting gifts, those costs can add up quickly. Walmart has announced several ways families can stretch their budgets without sacrificing their favorite traditions:

• A complete holiday meal for $35: Walmart’s new Holiday Meal Basket (see attached photo) serves 10 people for just $3.50 per person, with turkey, stuffing, classic sides and pumpkin pie. This year’s basket includes 18% more items but costs 12% less than last year.  You can access the full release here.
• Gifts that don’t break the bank: Walmart has thousands of gifts under $20, plus 25 toys on its Top Toys list priced under $25. Walmart has also announced dates for its three major savings events: Early Black Friday (Nov. 12–15), Black Friday (Nov. 23–29) and Cyber Monday (Nov. 30–Dec. 2). Walmart+ members get early access.

For busy families, convenience can be just as valuable as savings. Walmart offers options to shop online, pick up in-store or have holiday essentials delivered in as little as 30 minutes, including the ability to order the entire holiday meal basket with one click.