2024 Marks the Return of Leap Year with an Extra Day in February

Leap year adds a crucial extra day to February, aligning our calendar with Earth's orbit and maintaining seasonal consistency.

Leap year occurs every four years, adding February 29 to the calendar to account for Earth's 365.25-day orbit around the sun.
The tradition of leap year dates back to Julius Caesar's era, inspired by the Egyptian solar calendar.
Not every four years is a leap year due to adjustments preventing calendar drift, with specific rules for 'century' years.
Leap day has unique cultural and personal significance, including rare birthdays and folklore about marriage proposals.
Without leap years, our calendar would gradually misalign with the seasons, affecting agriculture and cultural events.