Once every four years, an extra day is added to the month of February. That year is considered a leap year, and February 29 is known as a leap day. Leap years exist because it takes the Earth 365 days ...

While there are plenty of things to note in the calendar for 2024, one of the biggest is that this year is a leap year. A leap year means there's an extra day in the calendar. "It takes approximately ...

February is packed with interesting observances, but one that stands out is Leap Day—and the Leap Year that makes it possible! If you’re wondering “When is the next leap year?” or curious about why we ...

It's not every year that you see February 29 on the calendar -- and it's not technically every four years either. Thursday is officially leap day. For some, its birthdate, or a day for special deals ...

February 29th birthdays only happen every four years because during the other three years, the shortest month of the year only has 28 days. A person born on February 29 is often referred to as a ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Deborah Stanley-McAulay, Fallon Thomas, LaKisha Jordan, and Dr. Cynthia Mann at the 2024 LEAP Year ...