Most places in the United States do have regular school on Groundhog Day.

Is Groundhog Day a school holiday?

  • Groundhog Day (February 2) is a fun, traditional observance, not a federal or state-level public holiday.
  • Because it is not an official public holiday, public schools and most private schools stay open and follow their normal schedule.
  • Some school district calendars list Groundhog Day as a labeled day on the calendar, but classes still meet as usual.

What actually happens at school on Groundhog Day?

Teachers often turn it into a themed learning day rather than a day off:

  • Reading or science lessons about groundhogs, weather, and seasons.
  • Writing activities and prediction charts about whether the groundhog will “see its shadow.”
  • Short videos, crafts, and mini-projects to make the day more engaging while still doing regular schoolwork.

Could there be exceptions?

  • A specific district could have a teacher workday, winter break day, or weather closure that happens to fall on February 2, but that’s due to the local calendar or bad weather, not Groundhog Day itself.
  • To be certain for your area, you’d need to check your local school district’s calendar for this year.

So, if you’re just wondering “Is there school on Groundhog Day?” the practical answer is: yes, there’s school like a normal day in almost all districts.

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