February 28, 2008

Leap year's extra day: Are there any holidays on February 29?

Leap year: it only comes around once every four years. While many argue this special occasion should be a holiday, very few people actually get the day off work or school. According to data on Q++ Studio Holidays, there are no special holidays to celebrate this extra day of the year.

In fact, the only country taking a holiday on February 29 is the Marshall Islands. However, the day off from work and school has nothing to do with leap year. Because the country’s Memorial Day holiday falls on a Saturday this year, everyone will be taking a day off in lieu.

The rest of the world will simply have an extra day of school and work.

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