There are typically 365 days in a year, but in 2024 we get 366. Here's the history behind February's bonus day.

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 ...

The Romans added January and February to the calendar but ran into a problem — math and superstition. Here's why February became the odd month out.

What to know about February and leap year. Why do we have a leap years? Leap years account for the inaccurate measure of time on the 365-day calendar. Technically it takes 365.242190 days for the ...

The modern calendar has Roman Catholic roots. As the sun does not adhere exactly to the earthly calendar, leap days are ...

Here are 29 things to know about this special day. 1 February 29 is known as a leap day, and it occurs every four years in what is known as a leap year. This extra day is needed to “play catch ...

I've been lucky enough to visit family in Ireland a few times now, and have witnessed far fewer Claddagh rings or trademark Irish catchphrases than Leap Year might have you believe. In other words ...

By Ivy Summerfield February is the month of LOVE, the shortest month of the year, and in some years, it has an extra day ...

It's why Pompilius wanted the months to all have ... since then — not that the system is flawless. February gets a leap year once every four years to keep the calendar in sync with Earth's ...