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 ...

Happy early birthday, leaplings! Though 2025 is not a Leap Year, celebrate your birthday month February (or March, for some people). Millions of you got to celebrate the actual Leap Day, Feb. 29, in ...

Did you realize that 2024 had an extra day? That's because 2024 was a Leap Year, meaning it had 366 days instead of the usual 365. And, Leap Day babies were finally able to enjoy a real birthday on ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...