How Many Days Until Groundhog Day?
This page answers the question directly: how many days are left until Groundhog Day. The live countdown above shows days, hours, minutes, seconds, the exact target date, and an approximate week count. Groundhog Day is on February 2nd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Groundhog Day is February 2 every year. It is observed in both the United States and Canada.
On Groundhog Day, a groundhog (most famously Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania) is observed. According to folklore, if the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter; if it does not, spring comes early.
Groundhog Day is not a federal holiday. It is a folk tradition observed on February 2 — the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.
Studies suggest Punxsutawney Phil's predictions are accurate roughly 40% of the time — no better than chance. The tradition is celebrated for its cultural value rather than meteorological reliability.
The tradition originated from the German holiday Candlemas (February 2), when clergy would bless candles and distribute them. German settlers in Pennsylvania adapted it to involve a local animal, the groundhog, in the 19th century.