Groundhog Day (Pennsylvania German: Grund'sau dåk, Grundsaudaag, Grundsow Dawg, Murmeltiertag; Lunenburg, Nova Scotia: Daks Day) [1][2][3] is a tradition observed regionally in the United States and Canada on February 2 of every year. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its …

Jul 14, 2025 · Groundhog Day, in the United States and Canada, day (February 2) on which the emergence of the groundhog (woodchuck) from its burrow is said to foretell the weather for the following six weeks.

The Official Website of Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil’s Prognostications have drawn the attention and praise of thousands of his faithful followers who now flock to Gobblers Knob each year from around the world.

Feb 2, 2025 · Groundhog Day is a quirky holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada and a fun way to break up the winter season and look forward to spring. It’s based on the belief that some animals can sense seasonal changes, and their hibernation patterns will indicate the coming weather.

Feb 2, 2012 · Explore Groundhog Day's shadowy history as well as interesting facts about the custom.

Feb 1, 2022 · Among all of the strange traditions that humans observe, Groundhog Day is probably one of the most bizarre. The day, which is celebrated in the United States and Canada on 2 February every year, revolves around a humble groundhog (also known as a woodchuck) foretelling the next 6 weeks of weather.

Jan 24, 2024 · Groundhog Day is on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. Though not a federal holiday, Americans tune in to see if the famed groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, sees his shadow every year on the same day, Feb. 2.