What is a leap year and why do they happen? | Newsround

#Newsround #leapyear #leapday #2024 Welcome to the official BBC Newsround YouTube channel. Subscribe here ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ For daily news bulletins visit BBC iPlayer ➡️ This February is very special because 2024 is a Leap Year. It means there will be an extra day added to the month so there will be 29 days instead of the usual 28. It happens every four years, but why? Ricky explains. Please visit for tips about what to do if you are feeling sad about what you’ve seen, heard or read. We have everything for an inquisitive mind – do you want to know what’s going on in the world? Complex stories explained in a way that makes sense to you? Well, you’re in the right place!