IKEA is set to open its first Alabama store in Huntsville by early 2026, offering a 46,000-square-foot location with popular furniture and Swedish treats.

Shoppers will need to plan ahead as some grocery stores and retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving or have reduced hours.

Most big U.S. retailers are closed on Thanksgiving Day. However, many will open early the following day, Black Friday.

Here's an overview on which restaurants, grocery stores, and retail stores will be open or closed on Thanksgiving in 2025.

Grocery store hours in Tennessee will vary Thanksgiving Day, here's which stores are open and closed for the holiday.

Thanksgiving is a federal holiday, but Black Friday is not. See what what services are available this weekend.