Leap Year Calculator

Check if a year is a leap year and learn about leap year rules.

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Concept

Leap Year Information

A leap year is a year containing one additional day to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year or seasonal year.

Leap Year Components:
  • Extra day (February 29)
  • 366 days instead of 365
  • Occurs every 4 years
  • Special rules for century years
Concept

Calculation Rules

Understanding leap year rules:

Leap Year Rules:
  • Divisible by 4
  • Not divisible by 100
  • Divisible by 400
  • Exception for century years
Uses

Practical Uses

Use 1 Calendar Systems

Maintain accurate calendar systems and date calculations.

Use 2 Date Validation

Validate dates and handle leap year cases in applications.

Use 3 Event Planning

Plan events and schedules considering leap years.

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