What Does Groundhog Day Actually Mean? But how many people actually know that Groundhog Day is not an official holiday? Not a Holiday, But It Sure Feels Like OneAs much fun as we have with Groundhog Day at home and on the radio, it’s important to remember that it’s not officially a day off. There was even a famous movie centered around Groundhog Day and how big of a celebration it can be. Fingers Crossed for an Early Spring in New YorkHopefully, the outcome of the groundhog’s appearance points toward an early spring.