What this calculator does
This Groundhog Day calculator finds the next February 2nd and shows exactly how many days remain until it, whether you're counting down for the folk tradition or just tracking the date — compare it to the actual astronomical start of spring with the solstice and equinox calculator.
Worked example
Counting from September 3, 2026, the next Groundhog Day falls onTuesday, February 2, 2027.
Common mistakes
- Treating the shadow prediction as meteorological fact. It's a folk tradition, not a scientifically reliable winter forecast.
- Mixing it up with Candlemas. Groundhog Day evolved from the earlier Candlemas tradition, which also falls on February 2nd.