When Is Groundhog Day 2027?
Groundhog Day 2027 is on Tuesday, February 2, 2027. In 2028 it falls on a Wednesday.
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Groundhog Day dates, 2027 to 2036
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday | |
| 2028 | Wednesday | |
| 2029 | Friday | |
| 2030 | Saturday | |
| 2031 | Sunday | |
| 2032 | Monday | |
| 2033 | Wednesday | |
| 2034 | Thursday | |
| 2035 | Friday | |
| 2036 | Saturday |
How the date of Groundhog Day is set
Groundhog Day is February 2 every year.
On Groundhog Day a groundhog in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, is said to predict the weather: if it sees its shadow, six more weeks of winter follow.
Also coming up: Valentine's Day on Sunday, February 14, 2027, the first day of spring on Saturday, March 20, 2027, and Presidents' Day on Monday, February 15, 2027.
What day of the week is Groundhog Day?
Groundhog Day is on February 2 every year, so its weekday moves one day later each year, or two days when a February 29 comes in between. In 2027 it is a Tuesday, in 2028 a Wednesday and in 2029 a Friday.
From 2027 to 2036 it falls on a weekend three times.
Groundhog Day facts and traditions
Groundhog Day comes from a Pennsylvania Dutch belief brought from German-speaking Europe, where a badger did the forecasting on Candlemas. The first Groundhog Day considered official was held in Punxsutawney in 1887.
- February 2 sits roughly halfway between the December solstice and the March equinox.
- The same date is Candlemas in the Christian calendar.
- Studies have found no consistent link between the groundhog seeing its shadow and the arrival of spring weather.
Questions about Groundhog Day
What day of the week is Groundhog Day in 2027?
Tuesday. Groundhog Day 2027 falls on February 2, 2027.
How many days until Groundhog Day?
108 days, counted from October 17, 2026. The Groundhog Day countdown shows the number for today in your time zone. To count to any other date, use the days between dates calculator.
Is Groundhog Day on the same date every year?
Yes. Groundhog Day is February 2 every year.
When is Groundhog Day in 2028?
Wednesday, February 2, 2028.
Is Groundhog Day a federal holiday?
No. Groundhog Day is not a US federal holiday, so banks, post offices and federal offices keep their normal hours unless it coincides with one.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Groundhog Day — history and traditions (checked October 16, 2026)