Groundhog Day is celebrated every year on February 2nd in the United States and Canada, centering on the charming folk tradition that a groundhog emerging from its burrow can predict the arrival of spring. According to legend, if the groundhog sees its shadow on a clear day, it retreats underground, foretelling six more weeks of winter. If no shadow appears on a cloudy day, an early spring is on its way. The tradition has roots in ancient European weather lore, particularly the German custom of Candlemas Day. The most famous Groundhog Day celebration takes place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil has served as the nation's most celebrated weather prognosticator since 1887. Every year, thousands of visitors gather at Gobbler's Knob before dawn to watch members of Phil's 'Inner Circle,' dressed in top hats and tuxedos, coax the groundhog from his burrow. The event is broadcast nationwide and has become a beloved piece of American pop culture, further popularized by the 1993 film Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray. While Phil's actual predictive accuracy hovers around 40 percent — less reliable than a coin flip — that hardly dampens the enthusiasm. Other communities have their own groundhog prognosticators, including Staten Island Chuck in New York and Wiarton Willie in Ontario, Canada. Groundhog Day offers a lighthearted midwinter celebration, giving people a reason to look forward to spring during the coldest stretch of the year.
Groundhog Day 2027 falls on Tuesday, 2 February 2027. Groundhog Day is celebrated every year on February 2nd in the United States and Canada, centering on the charming folk tradition that a groundhog emerging from its burrow can predict the arrival of spring.
There are 86 days (12 weeks, or about 2 months 25 days) until Groundhog Day. That is approximately 2,051 hours or 123,108 minutes from now. Use our date calculator to find the exact duration between any two dates.
There are 12 weeks until Groundhog Day on Tuesday, 2 February 2027. That falls in week 5 of the year. Use our live countdown timer above for a real-time count including hours, minutes, and seconds.