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When is Groundhog Day 2026?
Monday, February 2, 2026
There are -24 days left until Groundhog Day 2026.
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Date details for Groundhog Day 2026
- Day of week: Monday
- Full date: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Days remaining: -24
- Weeks remaining: -4
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About Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day 2026 is on Monday, February 2nd. According to tradition, if the groundhog sees its shadow, six more weeks of winter are predicted.
History & Significance
Groundhog Day has its roots in the ancient Christian tradition of Candlemas and the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition about a groundhog's shadow. The most famous celebration takes place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where Punxsutawney Phil has been making predictions since 1887.
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