The next leap year and the 11 after it
| Leap year | February 29 is a | Days in the year |
|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Tuesday | 366 |
| 2032 | Sunday | 366 |
| 2036 | Friday | 366 |
| 2040 | Wednesday | 366 |
| 2044 | Monday | 366 |
| 2048 | Saturday | 366 |
| 2052 | Thursday | 366 |
| 2056 | Tuesday | 366 |
| 2060 | Sunday | 366 |
| 2064 | Friday | 366 |
| 2068 | Wednesday | 366 |
| 2072 | Monday | 366 |
Leap year rules
- If the year divides evenly by 4, it is a leap year…
- …unless it also divides by 100, in which case it is not…
- …unless it also divides by 400, in which case it is.
These Gregorian calendar rules give 97 leap years every 400 years, an average year of 365.2425 days, within about 27 seconds of the real solar year.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next leap year?
The next leap year is 2028, with February 29, 2028 falling on a Tuesday. The one after that is 2032.
What makes a year a leap year?
A year is a leap year if it divides by 4, except century years, which must also divide by 400. So 2000 was a leap year, 2100 will not be, and 2400 will be.
Why do we have leap years?
The Earth takes about 365.2422 days to go round the Sun. Adding a day every four years (365.25) keeps the calendar close to the seasons, and skipping three century leap days every 400 years fixes the small overcorrection.
When was the last leap year?
The last leap year was 2024.
How old is someone born on February 29?
They age normally, one year per year. Most celebrate on February 28 or March 1 in common years; for legal ages, many places count the birthday as March 1. Our age calculator uses March 1.