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Leap Year Checker

Enter a year and instantly find out whether it is a leap year, along with a plain explanation of the rule that decides it. A year is a leap year when it is divisible by four, except for century years, which must also be divisible by four hundred, so 2000 qualifies but 1900 does not. This tool applies that logic exactly, tells you whether the year has 365 or 366 days, and lists the next several leap years so you can plan around them. It is useful for anyone checking whether February has 29 days, calculating ages and anniversaries around a leap day, or just settling a trivia question. The year defaults to the current one and updates as you type, and all of the checking happens locally in your browser.

How to use Leap Year Checker

  1. Enter the year you want to check.
  2. See whether it is a leap year and why.
  3. Review the list of upcoming leap years.

Frequently asked questions

What makes a year a leap year?

A year is a leap year if it is divisible by four, except century years, which must also be divisible by 400, so 2000 was a leap year but 1900 was not.

How many days does a leap year have?

A leap year has 366 days because February gains a 29th day.

Does it list upcoming leap years?

Yes. It lists the next several leap years so you can plan ahead.

What is Leap Year Checker?

Enter a year and instantly find out whether it is a leap year, along with a plain explanation of the rule that decides it. A year is a leap year when it is divisible by four, except for century years, which must also be divisible by four hundred, so 2000 qualifies but 1900 does not.

Is Leap Year Checker free to use?

Yes. Leap Year Checker is completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits.

Does Leap Year Checker work in a web browser?

Yes. Leap Year Checker runs in any modern web browser. There is nothing to download or install.

Is my data private with Leap Year Checker?

Yes. Leap Year Checker runs entirely on your device in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded to a server.