While there’s plenty of things to note in the calendar for 2024, one of the biggest is that this year is a leap year. But what exactly does that mean, how often does it happen and why?

This year, 2024, is a leap year. Here’s how it came to be and what it means, especially for those born on the extra day.

When is the next leap year? Here are some fascinating leap year facts, along with all the details about why leap day always falls on Feb. 29.

What is a Leap Year? A Leap Year occurs when one extra day is added to the Gregorian calendar, which means that the year has 366 days instead of the usual 365.

While February usually has 28 days, every four years it gets an additional day, famously known as leap day. Here's why it exists.

This year, 2024, is a leap year, and what that means is that we get an extra day this year. >> Read more trending news We get that extra day because we measure time, in part, by the days it takes ...

We'll have an extra day on the calendar this February, but don't get used to it. Here's when the next leap year is, and when we'll eventually skip one.

But what exactly is a leap year, how often does it happen and why do we add another day to our calendars? Here's what you should know with Leap Year's Day just over a month away.

This year, 2024, is a leap year, and what that means is that we get an extra day this year. >> Read more trending news We get that extra day because we measure time, in part, by the days it takes ...