Best deals on turkey in the Triangle for Thanksgiving 2025

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If you’re planning a Thanksgiving feast, now is the time to be shopping for a turkey. Many grocery stores in the Triangle have very low prices on frozen turkeys right now.

These turkeys are no different than the ones stores are selling for much higher prices. They are just “loss leaders” — the deals meant to draw you to the store, where you are likely to buy more groceries. In some cases, you need to spend a certain amount ($35 or $40) on other products in order to get the super cheap turkey.

Also, even if it doesn’t say so below, you might need a loyalty card.

Here are some of the advertised prices on turkeys at Triangle stores. (Know of other good deals? Leave a comment.)

Since it takes several days to defrost a turkey in the refrigerator, don’t wait to the last minute.

If you don’t want to cook for Thanksgiving check out our lists of places to get a full-cooked Thanksgiving dinner to reheat, and restaurants open on Thanksgiving.

Best prices on turkeys in the Triangle

Deals might vary by location. These deals are for 2025.

Food Lion

Frozen turkey, 10 lb. or larger. 39¢ a pound. Limit 1 per customer. $35 minimum grocery purchase required. MVP card required
November 19-27

Harris Teeter

Harris Teeter Premium 10-24 lb. frozen turkey 29¢ lb. with additional $40 purchase, not including turkeys. VIC membership required. Limit one.
Harris Teeter Whole Fresh Turkey 99¢ a pound. Limit 1 per customer. VIC membership required.
November 19-27

LIDL

Shady Brook Farm frozen young turkey, 99¢ a pound. myLidl membership required. Limit 2 per customer.
November 19-26

Lowe’s Foods

USDA Grade A Frozen Whole Turkey, 27¢ a pound with a digital coupon (70¢ off 97¢ a pound) and a $35 additional purchase
USDA Grade A Fresh Whole Turkey, 99¢ a pound with a digital coupon (80¢ off $1.79 a pound)

Publix

Publix Frozen Young Turkey, 10-24 lb., 49¢ a pound. Limit 2 at this price.
November 19-26

Whole Foods Market

365 by Whole Foods Market Frozen Whole Turkey: $1.49 a pound, with Prime.
365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Frozen Whole Turkey: $2.99 a pound, with Prime
November 19 to 27

Wegmans

Shady Brook Farms Frozen Turkey, 10-14 pounds, $23.33 (average $1.69 a pound), with loyalty card