Groundhog Day 2026
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About Groundhog Day 2026
Groundhog Day 2026 falls on Monday, February 2. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Groundhog Day, February 2, is a folk observance built around whether a groundhog sees its shadow, most famously Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania. It is not a public holiday: offices, banks, schools and mail all run normally.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — open; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — open; State and local government — open. Full what's-open guide →
Groundhog Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 2, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | February 2, 2027 | Tuesday | — |
Holidays after Groundhog Day 2026
- Feb 16, 2026 Presidents' Day 2026 (Monday)
- May 25, 2026 Memorial Day 2026 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2026 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jul 4, 2026 Independence Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8 | Sun | Super Bowl Sunday | Observance |
| Feb 12 | Thu | Lincoln's Birthday | State holiday |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 15 | Sun | Susan B. Anthony Day | State holiday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Presidents' Day | Federal holiday |
| Feb 17 | Tue | Mardi Gras | State holiday |
| Feb 18 | Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, February 2, 2026
- Date rule
- February 2 every year
- Legal status
- Observance only — no closures anywhere in the U.S.
- First observed
- First newspaper mention 1886; first trek to Gobbler's Knob 1887
- Where
- Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania (Punxsutawney Phil), with copycat ceremonies nationwide
- Origin
- European Candlemas shadow lore brought by German settlers in Pennsylvania
Frequently asked questions
What day is Groundhog Day in 2026?
Groundhog Day 2026 is on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Is Groundhog Day a day off in 2026?
Groundhog Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Groundhog Day 2026?
Groundhog Day 2026 was 270 days ago, on February 2, 2026.