About Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is on February 2 each year. According to the tradition, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow in Pennsylvania there will be six more weeks of winter, and if he doesn't, spring will come early.
Groundhog Day is on February 2 every year. In 2027 it lands on a Tuesday, in week 5 of the year.
How long until Groundhog Day?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 121 days until Groundhog Day 2027. That works out to 17 weeks and 2 days, or about 3 months and 29 days.
If you only count working days, there are 87 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 17 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 121 sleeps, and in hours that is about 2,904.
Groundhog Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 2, 2026 | Monday | Passed |
| 2027 | February 2, 2027 | Tuesday | 121 days |
| 2028 | February 2, 2028 | Wednesday | 486 days |
| 2029 | February 2, 2029 | Friday | 852 days |
| 2030 | February 2, 2030 | Saturday | 1,217 days |
| 2031 | February 2, 2031 | Sunday | 1,582 days |
| 2032 | February 2, 2032 | Monday | 1,947 days |
| 2033 | February 2, 2033 | Wednesday | 2,313 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Groundhog Day 2027?
Groundhog Day 2027 is on Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
What day of the week is Groundhog Day 2027?
Groundhog Day 2027 falls on a Tuesday.
How many days until Groundhog Day?
There are 121 days until Groundhog Day, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Groundhog Day?
Groundhog Day is 17 weeks and 2 days away, or 17.3 weeks.
How many weekends until Groundhog Day?
There are 17 weekends between now and Groundhog Day.
How many business days until Groundhog Day?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 87 business days until Groundhog Day. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Groundhog Day on the same date every year?
Yes. Groundhog Day is on February 2 every year. Only the day of the week changes.
When is Groundhog Day 2028?
Groundhog Day 2028 is expected on Wednesday, February 2, 2028, 486 days from today.