Why Do We Have Leap Years? The History of Leap Day - FreeSchool

Every now and again you may look at your calendar and realize that February has 29 days again. But why? That extra day is called a leap day, and it only appears in leap years. What on earth is it for? February 29th is added to keep the cycle of the seasons in sync with the days on the calendar. Learn about the Julian Calendar, the Gregorian calendar, and more! Subscribe to FreeSchool: Visit us on Facebook: Check our our companion channel, FreeSchool Mom! And our NEW channel for little ones, FreeSchool Early Birds! Music: Jaunty Gumption, Voice Over Under - Kevin MacLeod () Picture Credits: