This February will be somewhat longer than expected. It's a jump year, and in 2024, Jump Day falls on Friday, Feb. 29. The schedule peculiarity implies this year is really 366 days in length, rather than the customary 365.
Here's why leap years occur.
What is the purpose of a leap year?
Why is Leap Day in February?
This is a result of old Roman history that Jump Day falls in February.
When is the next leap year?
Jump years happen like clockwork except if it falls on a century year that can't be separated by four. The following jump year will be in 2028. Jump Day that year will be seen on Tuesday, Feb. 29. From that point forward, the following jump year is 2032, when Jump Day falls on Sunday, Feb. 29.
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Tove Svendson
This February will be somewhat longer than expected. It's a jump year, and in 2024, Jump Day falls on Friday, Feb. 29. The schedule peculiarity implies this year is really 366 days in length, rather than the customary 365.
Here's why leap years occur.
What is the purpose of a leap year?
Why is Leap Day in February?
This is a result of old Roman history that Jump Day falls in February.
When is the next leap year?
Jump years happen like clockwork except if it falls on a century year that can't be separated by four. The following jump year will be in 2028. Jump Day that year will be seen on Tuesday, Feb. 29. From that point forward, the following jump year is 2032, when Jump Day falls on Sunday, Feb. 29.
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