How is Leap Day calculated?

This event is observed every year on 29 February.

When is Leap Day 1972?

Name: Leap Day
Start: 1972-02-29
End: 1972-02-29
Location: Worldwide

Tuesday, 29 February 1972

Leap Day occurs on 29 February in leap years, an extra day added to the calendar approximately every four years to keep the Gregorian calendar aligned with the Earth’s orbit around the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

When is Leap Day 1972?: Leap Day 1972 is on Tuesday, 29 February 1972.
What day of the week is Leap Day 1972?: It falls on Tuesday.
How is Leap Day calculated?: This event is observed every year on 29 February.