Understanding Leap Years: Which Years Have 366 Days?

Discover which years have 366 days, known as leap years, including when they occur and why February has 29 days during these years.

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Leap years have 366 days. These occur every 4 years, with the most recent ones being 2016 and 2020. The next leap years will be 2024, 2028, and 2032. They include an extra day in February, making it 29 days long instead of the usual 28.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is a leap year? A leap year has 366 days instead of 365, occurring every four years to help synchronize the calendar year with the solar year.
  2. Why do we need a leap year? Leap years correct the calendar to align with the Earth's orbit around the Sun, ensuring seasons occur at the same time each year.
  3. How can I calculate if a year is a leap year? A year is a leap year if it is divisible by 4, but it cannot be a century year unless it is divisible by 400.
  4. What are the next leap years after 2024? The next leap years after 2024 are 2028 and 2032.

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