Days Until Groundhog Day 2026
Groundhog Day 2026 falls on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Time & Working Days Breakdown
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Monday through Friday
Saturdays & Sundays
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Target Date | 2026-02-02 (Monday) |
| Weeks & Days | 0 weeks and 0 days |
| Total Hours | approx. 0 hours |
| Percentage of a Year | 0.0% of a standard year |
| Day of the Week | Monday |
Groundhog Day Dates: 5-Year Schedule (2024â2028)
Compare the date and day of the week for Groundhog Day across recent and upcoming calendar years:
| Year | Date | Day of Week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024-02-02 | Friday | Countdown â |
| 2025 | 2025-02-02 | Sunday | Countdown â |
| 2026 Current | 2026-02-02 | Monday | Viewing |
| 2027 | 2027-02-02 | Tuesday | Countdown â |
| 2028 | 2028-02-02 | Wednesday | Countdown â |
About Groundhog Day 2026
Groundhog Day is an iconic North American folkloric tradition celebrated every year on February 2nd. According to legend, if a groundhog emerging from its burrow sees its shadow due to clear weather, it retreats back inside, portending six more weeks of winter weather; if it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive early.
The largest and most famous ceremony takes place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where the legendary groundhog Punxsutawney Phil delivers his weather forecast from Gobbler's Knob before tens of thousands of enthusiastic spectators. The tradition evolved from ancient European Candlemas customs and German immigrant folklore.
In 2026, Groundhog Day lands on a Monday. Whether you are eagerly awaiting warmer spring temperatures or embracing late-winter activities, tracking the countdown gives a fun seasonal benchmark halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day does Groundhog Day fall on in 2026?
Groundhog Day 2026 is on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Is Groundhog Day a public holiday?
No, Groundhog Day is a popular cultural observance and not a federal or state holiday, so businesses, banks, and schools operate on normal hours.
Where does the Groundhog Day tradition come from?
It originated from ancient European Christian Candlemas weather traditions, popularized in North America by German settlers in Pennsylvania in the 1880s.