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LEAP DAY

When is Leap Day in 2024?

Leap Day in 2024 is on the Thursday, 29th of Feb (2/29/2024).

Leap Day is on the 60st day of 2024. There are 306 days left in the year.

Leap Day Facts

  • Date: Feb 29, 2024
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  • Celebrations: Celebrations occur after four years, and marked with plenty of traditions
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Leap Years are special. They only happen after four years. The leap years have 366 days, and the extra one is called the leap day.

What is the history of a leap Day?

Leap years were came to effect 2000 years ago. They were introduced by the Roman general Julius Ceaser with the help of the Egyptians. Ceaser had been in Egypt for some time, and he was assured that the Egyptian solar calendar was very powerful. The calendar had an occasional intercalary month inserted when astronomers observed certain conditions in the stars. Ceaser modified the calendar by adding an extra day every fourth year instead of relying on stars. In 45 BCE, his Julian calendar was implemented, and a leap day was added after every four years. At that time, February was the last calendar month, and the leap day was February 24. The Julian Calendar was a bit off, and there were complaints of having too many leap years. In 1582 the Gregorian calendar was introduced, and the bissextile formula was adopted for a more precise calculation of the leap years.

When is Leap Day?

The leap day occurs on February 29. Standard years have 28 days in February, but an extra day is added in the leap years. Leap years are usually divisible by 400.

Why is a leap year necessary?

For 365 and ¼ days, planet earth goes around the sun. An extra day after four years helps in maintaining the consistency of this rotation. Leap days are crucial as they align our calendars to the Earth’s revolutions around the sun. Without a leap day, after every four years, we would lose about six hours every year.

Things to do on Leap day

Leap Day celebrations occur after four years, and they are marked with plenty of traditions. According to an Irish legend, women can propose to their men on this day. If you have been eyeing a ring in your finger, reverse the roles and pop the question.

As a man, you better make sure that you accept the proposal. Otherwise, a legend dictates that you buy your lady 12 pairs of gloves to hide the embarrassing engagement finger.

If you were born on a leap day, then you are a leapling. Enjoy this day as your birthdate will not be coming again until after four years. Invite friends, have fun and make an effort to live a mark on your special day.

Leap Day Observances

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DATE
HOLIDAY NAME
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  • Nov 30, 1999
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  • Nov 30, 1999

List of National and Regional Public Holidays of United States in 2023

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
SundaySunJan 01, 2023Jan 01New Year's Day
MondayMonJan 02, 2023Jan 02New Year's Day Holiday
MondayMonJan 16, 2023Jan 16M L King Day
MondayMonFeb 20, 2023Feb 20Presidents' Day
FridayFriApr 07, 2023Apr 07Good Friday
SundaySunApr 09, 2023Apr 09Easter Sunday
MondayMonMay 29, 2023May 29Memorial Day
MondayMonJun 19, 2023Jun 19Juneteenth
TuesdayTueJul 04, 2023Jul 04Independence Day
MondayMonSep 04, 2023Sep 04Labor Day
MondayMonOct 09, 2023Oct 09Columbus Day
SaturdaySatNov 11, 2023Nov 11Veterans Day
ThursdayThuNov 23, 2023Nov 23Thanksgiving Day
MondayMonDec 25, 2023Dec 25Christmas

List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2023

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
ThursdayThuJan 12, 2023Jan 12National Pharmacists Day
ThursdayThuJan 19, 2023Jan 19National Popcorn Day
WednesdayWedFeb 01, 2023Feb 01National Signing Day
ThursdayThuFeb 02, 2023Feb 02Groundhog Day
FridayFriFeb 03, 2023Feb 03National Wear Red Day
ThursdayThuFeb 09, 2023Feb 09National Pizza Day
MondayMonFeb 13, 2023Feb 13Galentine's Day
TuesdayTueFeb 14, 2023Feb 14Valentine's Day
WednesdayWedFeb 15, 2023Feb 15National Bagel Day
SaturdaySatFeb 18, 2023Feb 18National Drink Wine Day
TuesdayTueFeb 21, 2023Feb 21National Pancake Day
WednesdayWedFeb 22, 2023Feb 22National Margarita Day
FridayFriMar 03, 2023Mar 03National Employee Appreciation Day
TuesdayTueMar 07, 2023Mar 07National Cereal Day
SundaySunMar 12, 2023Mar 12Daylight savings
MondayMonMar 13, 2023Mar 13National Napping Day
TuesdayTueMar 14, 2023Mar 14National Walkout Day
TuesdayTueMar 14, 2023Mar 14National Pi Day
MondayMonMar 20, 2023Mar 20National Proposal Day
ThursdayThuMar 23, 2023Mar 23National Puppy Day
ThursdayThuMar 30, 2023Mar 30National Doctor Day
WednesdayWedApr 05, 2023Apr 05National Walking Day
ThursdayThuApr 06, 2023Apr 06National Burrito Day
FridayFriApr 07, 2023Apr 07National Beer Day
TuesdayTueApr 11, 2023Apr 11National Pet Day
WednesdayWedApr 12, 2023Apr 12National Grilled Cheese Day
ThursdayThuMay 04, 2023May 04National Day Of Prayer
SundaySunMay 14, 2023May 14Mother's Day
ThursdayThuMay 25, 2023May 25National Towel Day
ThursdayThuMay 25, 2023May 25National Wine Day
FridayFriJun 02, 2023Jun 02National Donut Day
ThursdayThuJun 08, 2023Jun 08National Best Friends Day
SundaySunJun 18, 2023Jun 18Father's Day
WednesdayWedJun 21, 2023Jun 21National Selfie Day
ThursdayThuJun 22, 2023Jun 22National Kissing Day
TuesdayTueJul 11, 2023Jul 11Amazon Prime Day
ThursdayThuJul 13, 2023Jul 13National French Fry Day
FridayFriJul 14, 2023Jul 14National Nude Day
SundaySunJul 16, 2023Jul 16National Ice Cream Day
WednesdayWedJul 19, 2023Jul 19National Hot Dog Day
MondayMonJul 24, 2023Jul 24National Tequila Day
SaturdaySatJul 29, 2023Jul 29National Chicken Wing Day
TuesdayTueAug 01, 2023Aug 01National Girlfriends Day
SundaySunAug 06, 2023Aug 06National Sister Day
MondayMonSep 18, 2023Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day
TuesdayTueOct 03, 2023Oct 03National Boyfriends Day
WednesdayWedOct 04, 2023Oct 04National Vodka Day
WednesdayWedOct 04, 2023Oct 04National Taco Day
MondayMonOct 09, 2023Oct 09Leif Erikson Day
SaturdaySatOct 21, 2023Oct 21Sweetest Day
SundaySunOct 29, 2023Oct 29National Cat Day
TuesdayTueOct 31, 2023Oct 31Halloween
FridayFriNov 03, 2023Nov 03National Sandwich Day
FridayFriNov 24, 2023Nov 24Black Friday
MondayMonNov 27, 2023Nov 27Cyber Monday
SaturdaySatDec 02, 2023Dec 02Candle Day
SaturdaySatDec 09, 2023Dec 09National Pastry Day
FridayFriDec 15, 2023Dec 15National Ugly Sweater day