How is Leap Day calculated?

This event is observed every year on 29 February.

When is Leap Day 1980?

Name: Leap Day
Start: 1980-02-29
End: 1980-02-29
Location: Worldwide

Friday, 29 February 1980

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 1980?: Leap Day 1980 is on Friday, 29 February 1980.
What day of the week is Leap Day 1980?: It falls on Friday.
How is Leap Day calculated?: This event is observed every year on 29 February.