It is celebrated annually on February 2nd.
| 02/02/2023 | Thu | Groundhog Day |
| 02/02/2024 | Fri | Groundhog Day |
| 02/02/2025 | Sun | Groundhog Day |
| 02/02/2026 | Mon | Groundhog Day |
| 02/02/2027 | Tue | Groundhog Day |
Know about the Complete List of Public Holidays in Canada this year including National and Regional holidays.
The day is a light-hearted way to predict the weather and the coming of spring.
People gather to watch a groundhog emerge from its burrow. If it sees its shadow, winter will last six more weeks; if not, spring will come early.
The tradition dates back to European folklore and was brought to North America by German settlers.
The focus is on fun, tradition and the anticipation of spring.
People attend groundhog ceremonies, enjoy festivals and participate in weather-related predictions.
Wiarton Willie and Shubenacadie Sam are famous Canadian groundhogs.
Today, Groundhog Day is celebrated with festivals and media coverage of groundhog predictions.
Canadians attend groundhog ceremonies, enjoy festivals and participate in weather-related predictions. It is a day of fun and tradition.