What to Know About Birthdays on February 29: Leap Year Births Explained

Discover how leap year birthdays work and when people born on February 29 celebrate their special day.

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If someone is born on the 29th of February, they officially celebrate their birthday every four years during a leap year. In non-leap years, they usually choose either February 28 or March 1 to celebrate. This ensures they still enjoy annual birthday festivities despite the unique date.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How often does February 29 occur? February 29 occurs every four years as part of the leap year cycle.
  2. Do people born on February 29 have a legal birthday? Yes, people born on February 29 can have a legal birthday, though they might celebrate on February 28 or March 1 in non-leap years.
  3. Why do leap years exist? Leap years exist to help synchronize the calendar year with the solar year, which is about 365.25 days.
  4. What is a leap year? A leap year is a year that has one extra day added to keep our calendar in alignment with the Earth's revolutions around the Sun.

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