Marmot Day

Marmot Day is celebrated on February 2 of every year. It is a special day dedicated to the observance of marmots. Marmots are a variety of large animals like squirrels that include woodchucks, ground squirrels, and groundhogs. Even though these marmots can be found all over the globe, from Russia to India and from Canada to Mexico, marmots don’t seem to get the recognition. Hence Marmot Day is a day to honour these mysterious creatures around the world.

“There are a lot of public misconceptions surrounding marmots, but as my students and I are finding, scientists also have much to learn about them ” – Olson.

History of Marmot Day

Marmot Day was first celebrated in the year 2002 as a day to observe all marmots. Marmot Day celebrations take a lot of different forms. It is an official holiday in Alaska. In Alaska, it is celebrated on every year to honour Alaskan marmots and Alaskan culture. Marmot Day became an official holiday in Alaska on 18th April 2009, after the 26th Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Bill 58 officially. On Marmot Day, family dinners will be organised, and marmot jokes and stories will be shared in the dinner. It is also the title of a community observance in Owosso, Michigan that occurs on 25th July. The city of Owosso, Michigan organises a festival on this day which offers different family events, activities and a marmot video competition.

How to Celebrate Marmot Day

If you are interested to celebrate the day but you aren’t able to go Alaska or Michigan, no problem don’t worry. Just go out to watch marmot in a place where marmot can be found. If not, you can look at the history of marmots and research about it online. Learn more about Marmot and their nature. Then post pictures and share your thoughts about the day with others on social media by using the hashtag #MarmotDay.