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 ...

Every fourth year, those extra quarter-days get added to the calendar to make one full day – February 29. 2 This means every leap year has 366 days! 3 A leap year happens when the year can be ...

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 Earth to orbit the Sun, according to the ...

The emperor Caesar adopted a 365-day calendar and added 10 days to it, including a leap day in February every four years, writes Calendar.com. Eventually, the calendar we all know was adopted by ...