How many days until the next leap day?

29February 2028Tuesday

There are 491 days until the next leap day.

The next leap day is on Tuesday, February 29, 2028.

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Counting down to midnight at the start of the day, in your local time.

Details

DateTuesday, February 29, 2028
Short date2/29/2028 (US) · 2028-02-29 (ISO)
Week numberWeek 9 of 2028
Day of the yearDay 60 (306 days left in the year)
QuarterQ1
Weeks70 weeks and 1 day
Business days (Mon–Fri)351
Sleeps491 (one per night until the day)
When it isFebruary 29, every four years (with century exceptions)
Celebrated inAround the world
A day off where you are?No, a normal working day (the United States)
February 2028
SMTWTFS1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829
21: Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday)

The next leap day dates

YearDateDay of the week
2028February 29, 2028Tuesday
2032February 29, 2032Sunday
2036February 29, 2036Friday
2040February 29, 2040Wednesday
2044February 29, 2044Monday
2048February 29, 2048Saturday
2052February 29, 2052Thursday
2056February 29, 2056Tuesday
2060February 29, 2060Sunday

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Frequently asked questions

How many days until the next leap day?
491 days, counting from today (October 26, 2026). The next leap day falls on Tuesday, February 29, 2028.
How is the date of the next leap day worked out?
The next leap day is on February 29, every four years (with century exceptions).
How many weeks until the next leap day?
70 weeks and 1 day.