How much is whole turkey this week?

Week of October 23, 2026. Average of the prices U.S. supermarkets advertised this week, reported by USDA. Your store’s price may differ.

Whole turkey averages $1.30/lb at U.S. supermarkets this week, about the usual price for late October. Whole turkey prices are usually lowest in June, November and December.

$1.30/lb

Typical price

Featured by 4,930 stores, more than usual.

When to buy

Whole turkey: quality and typical supermarket price by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Price$1.71$1.68$1.39$1.52$1.75$0.77No price$1.72$1.58$1.34$1.07$1.32
Taller bar: higher typical priceCheapest monthsOutlined: this month

The past year

Whole turkey, average supermarket price over the past year$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.50NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct
Average price/lbUsual range for the time of year

Questions shoppers ask

How much does whole turkey cost at the grocery store?

Whole turkey averages $1.30/lb at U.S. supermarkets this week, about the usual price for late October.

When is whole turkey cheapest?

In past years, supermarket prices for whole turkey were lowest in June, November and December, and stores featured it most in April, November and December.

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