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Bitrix24 Thanksgiving · Nov 26, 2026 · grocery list
Thanksgiving dinner budget — the turkey, the sides, the pies and a grocery list for Thursday, November 26
Short answer. Put in your guests, the turkey's pounds and your prices: you see the dinner total, what to put aside each week until Thanksgiving, when to start thawing, and a grocery list to take to the store. Turkey per person: allow 1 pound per person (1¼ lb for a frozen pre-stuffed turkey); more for leftovers (USDA FSIS).
- Buy or order the turkey — two weeks beforetype the date
- Move a frozen 16–20 lb turkey to the fridge (4–5 days)type the date
- Bake pies and shop for fresh itemstype the date
Check your own case.
USDA: about 24 hours of fridge thawing for every 4 to 5 pounds. Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26.
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Thanksgiving · Nov 26, 2026 · grocery list
Your Thanksgiving dinner — the total and what to put aside each week
Put in your guests, the turkey's pounds and your prices: you see the dinner total, what to put aside each week until Thanksgiving, when to start thawing, and a grocery list to take to the store. No sign-up.
Want a reminder each week until Thanksgiving?
The calendar file works without an account. The reminder needs a free account so we know where to send it.- Order or buy the turkey two weeks before.
- Move a frozen turkey to the fridge: 1 day per 4–5 pounds.
- Assign dishes to guests in the grocery list and take them out of the budget.
All prices are yours: the examples are not store prices. Weekly payments run from today to the week of Thanksgiving; the last one adjusts. Turkey and thawing guidance from USDA FSIS.
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Tell me how many guests are coming and I will price the dinner and plan the savings until Thanksgiving.
The grocery list prints on one page.
Deadlines
The rules, with the source
| What | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey per person | Allow 1 pound per person (1¼ lb for a frozen pre-stuffed turkey); more for leftovers | USDA FSIS |
| Thawing | In the fridge, about 24 hours for every 4–5 pounds; in cold water, about 30 minutes per pound | USDA FSIS |
| Cooking | Cook to 165 °F inside, checked with a food thermometer | USDA FSIS |
| Saving plan | Equal weekly amounts from today to the week of Thanksgiving; the last one adjusts | How the calculator counts |
All prices are yours: the examples are fictional households, not store prices.
Step by step
What to do, in order
1
Count your guests
Adults, kids and anyone bringing a dish.
2
Price the dinner
Turkey pounds × price, sides and drinks per guest, pies.
3
Save and shop
Weekly amounts until Thanksgiving, a thaw date and the grocery list.
Questions
How much does Thanksgiving dinner cost?
It depends on your guests, the size of the turkey and where you shop. Put in your own prices — the calculator multiplies sides and drinks by the number of guests and adds the turkey, pies and extras.
How much turkey per person?
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says to allow 1 pound of turkey per person, or 1¼ pounds for a frozen pre-stuffed turkey. Add a few pounds if you want leftovers.
When should I start thawing my turkey?
In the refrigerator, allow about 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds — a 20-pound turkey needs 4 to 5 days, so move it to the fridge by the Saturday or Sunday before Thanksgiving.
Can I share the cost with guests?
Yes: assign dishes in the grocery list and take them out of your budget, or divide the total by the families coming.
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A dinner budget, not store prices. Food safety advice from USDA FSIS.