Groundhog Day 2027
There are 93 days until Groundhog Day 2027 — Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
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About Groundhog Day 2027
Groundhog Day 2027 falls on Tuesday, 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 2027
- Feb 15, 2027 Presidents' Day 2027 (Monday)
- May 31, 2027 Memorial Day 2027 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2027 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Jul 4, 2027 Independence Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Sep 6, 2027 Labor Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in February 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9 | Tue | Mardi Gras | State holiday |
| Feb 10 | Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious observance |
| Feb 12 | Fri | Lincoln's Birthday | State holiday |
| Feb 14 | Sun | Super Bowl Sunday | Observance |
| Feb 14 | Sun | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 15 | Mon | Presidents' Day | Federal holiday |
| Feb 15 | Mon | Susan B. Anthony Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Tuesday, February 2, 2027
- 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 2027?
Groundhog Day 2027 is on Tuesday, February 2, 2027.
Is Groundhog Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 93 days until Groundhog Day 2027 (February 2, 2027) as of today.