We’ve been using the Gregorian calendar since 1582, here’s how it keeps our seasons and calendar on track.

Ever wondered why February is the shortest month? Ancient Roman superstitions and Julius Caesar had a lot to do with shaping ...

While there are plenty of things to note in the calendar for 2024, one of the biggest is that this year is a leap year. But what exactly does that mean, how often does it happen and why? A leap year ...

It's not every year that you see February 29 on the calendar -- and it's not technically every four years either. Thursday is officially leap day. For some, its birthdate, or a day for special deals ...

February's unique length on the modern-day calendar is derived from the Romans' alterations and superstitions while they were in power in Italy centuries ago. February has 28 days most years — ...

Once every four years, an extra day is added to the month of February. That year is considered a leap year, and February 29 is known as a leap day. Leap years exist because it takes the Earth 365 days ...

This Saturday, you have the gift of time. Feb. 29 is a leap day — a calendar oddity that gives us an extra day. You probably know why: The time it takes Earth to rotate on its axis is called a day — ...

It's not every year that you see February 29 on the calendar -- and it's not technically every four years either. Thursday is officially leap day. For some, its birthdate, or a day for special deals ...