Most grocery store will let you reserve a fresh turkey now.

You tell them size (how many pounds) and when you want to pick it up. The turkey will take up a lot of fridge space, so I always order several weeks in advance and then pick it up the morning before Thanksgiving (Wednesday). Then I brine it overnight and cook it Thanksgiving day.

At the risk of jinxing myself, I’ve never had an issue, they always have my turkey ready at pick up time the day before Thanksgiving. I’ve always used Stop and Shop and been perfectly satisfied. We just got a Market Basket, so I may try them this year.