The next Leap Year is 2028. This means Leap Day discounts and freebies are four years away. While some of these discounts will only be available to Leap Day babies, many offers will apply to all shoppers, regardless of their birthday.
Although we don't know what deals we'll find on Feb. 29, 2028, we've put together our favorite Leap Day discounts and freebies from 2024, we hope to see again in four years.
One thing we do know is, if you’re a “Leapling” or “Leaper” (your birthday falls on Feb. 29), be prepared to show your ID for any Leapling birthday exclusive offers.
Make sure to also read on what you should stock up on in February, plus our favorite ways to get free beauty samples year round. And don’t forget to download The Krazy Coupon Lady app for more money-savings tips, deals, and coupons.
Offers and local participation may vary.
Leap Day is a once every four year event where restaurants have loads of BOGO, $2.29 and 29% off food deals.
Because Earth actually takes 365 ¼ days to circle around the sun, every four years, we have to add an extra day to the year to keep the calendar in sync. So it’s pretty special when there’s a Feb. 29 — which is why we see specials and deals rolled out in restaurants, hotels, and stores.
The next Leap Day will be Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2028.
Since Leap Years happen every four years, the next Leap Day will predictably take place on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2028. In case it’s easy to forget, just always remember that Leap Years take place the same years as U.S. presidential elections and the Olympic Summer Games. Don’t worry — we’ll remind you before then.
Leap Day Freebies we hope to see in 2028
Leap Day Food Deals
7-Eleven
We hope to celebrate Leap Day 2028 with a special (we're talking $2.29) on their bone-in wings at 7-Eleven. You'll find the deal in the 7-Eleven app.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Watch for a $2.29 Pizookie (dine-in only offer) at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (reg $7.95+) with a purchase (in 2024, that was $10).
Bob Evans
Save on your dine-in or online order at BobEvans.com with a coupon.
Burger King
Look for Burger King to offer an in-app only freebie like their Whopper or Impossible Whopper with purchase.
BurgerFi
BurgerFi will offer a dine-in only discount to Leap Day babies.
Chipotle
We predict Chipotle will offer Chipotle Rewards members a promo code for free guac with any regularly priced entree.
Duck Donuts
Duck Donuts will most likely celebrate Leap Day with a $2.29 deal on their Cinnamon Sugar Donut and med. hot coffee or cold brew.
Dunkin'
Enjoy a discounted coffee when you order through the Dunkin' app or scan your Dunkin' Rewards ID at checkout in store. Rewards members will earn bonus points all day on Leap Day 2028.
Firehouse Subs
On Feb. 29, 2028, we predict Firehouse Subs will offer their Name of the Day deal; a free med. sub when you buy a med. or large sub if your first name begins with L, E, A, or P. Offer is valid for in-store orders only. You must show a valid ID.
Hooters
Dine in at Hooters to enjoy $2.29 beer or select appetizers (cheese sticks, fried pickles, chips and queso, lots-a-tots, cheese and pretzels, or buffalo shrimp) via the Hooters loyalty member app.
Hungry Howie’s
We hope Hungry Howie’s offers their buy one pizza with 1+ toppings at regular price, you can get another large one-topping pizza for just $0.29 more deal on Leap Day 2028.
Related: Checkout these best birthday freebies, discounts, and deals.
Insomnia Cookies
Get a free cookie with the purchase of a Leap Day 6- or 12-pack at Insomnia Cookies. Plus, if your birthday is Feb. 29, you can grab a free 6-pack (in-store only with ID).
Islands Burgers
Islands Burgers loyalty members can celebrate Leap Day by earning bonus loyalty points all day.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice
We expect Jeremiah's Italian Ice will offer their J-List rewards members a discounted small ice and gelatis.
Kona Grill
Watch for Kona Grill to offer a Leap Day dine-only deal (in 2024, it was their Surf & Turf for $29).
Krispy Kreme
Get a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts for $2.29 when you buy a dozen at regular price with a promo code.
Legal Sea Foods
We predict a BOGO steamed lobsters deal (reg $29 each in 2024) at Legal Sea Foods, on Feb. 29, 2028.
Long John Silver's
Get a free piece of fish or chicken with a purchase and promo code.
Marco's Pizza
Look for a 29% off deal all menu-price pizzas at Marco's Pizza when you use a promo code on their website or in app.
Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery
While Marie Callender's Restaurant & Bakery doesn't have any Leap Year specific deals, we expect them to have a month-long discount on one of their pies.
Melting Pot
Watch for the Melting Pot to hold a dinner giveaway for Leap Year 2028.
Noodles & Company
We predict Noodles & Company will offer their Noodles Rewards member a Leap Day discount (in 2024, it was 29% off orders $29 or more).
Papa Murphy's
Save at Papa Murphy's with a promo code on Leap Day 2028.
Potbelly
Potbelly Perks members can expect a free cookie with purchase.
Smoothie King
Look for a Leap Day discount offer on smoothies at Smoothie King.
Taco Bell
We hope Taco Bell will offer their rewards members an exclusive deal (in 2024, it was a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme for $2.29, reg $5.39).
The Greene Turtle
Watch for a $0.29 wings and $2.29 Domestic Pints Leap Day 2028 deal at The Greene Turtle.
The Hickory Tavern
Next Leap Day, we predict The Hickory Tavern will offer a discount on their gift cards.
Tiff's Treats
Celebrate with a BOGO deal (with promo code) at Tiff's Treats.
Wendy's
Wendy's, will most likely have a Leap Day 2028 food deal (in 2024, it was a free Cinnabon Pull-Apart with no purchase necessary).
Wings And Rings
Look for a wings Leap Day deal at Wings and Rings (in 2024, it was buy 10 wings, get 5 free).
Yogurtland
Yogurtland Real Rewards members can expect to receive bonus rewards points on any orders they place on Feb. 29, 2028.
Starbucks
Starbucks may offer select Starbucks Rewards accounts a BOGO Leap Year deal (past Leap Day offers have included a BOGO free handcrafted drink and a $3 handcrafted drink).
Travel, Hotel, and Entertainment Deals for Leap Year
Cielo Lodge (Costa Rica)
Watch for a 50% off deal on Feb. 29, 2028 when you book any four-night stay that includes Leap Year night.
The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection (California)
We expect a Leap Day discount at this historic landmark hotel in 2028.
Islamorada Resort Collection (Florida Keys)
Look for a one-day flash sale at Islamorada's Amara Cay and La Siesta Resorts (in 2024, the deal was book 2 nights, get the third night free, plus a $100 dining credit).
Ocean Edge Resort & Marina (Florida)
Ocean Edge in Key West will most likely have a Leap Year discount that'll run through February and March 2028.
Planet Fitness (select states)
Select Planet Fitness locations will offer free admission for people (even non-members) to work out only on Feb. 29. 2028.
Sharlot Hall Museum (Arizona)
We hope free admission returns for Leap Day 2028 at the Sharlot Hall Museum.
The STRAT Hotel (Las Vegas)
Any guests born on Feb. 29 can expect to get a free STRAT Skyjump (reg. $129.99 in 2024) next Leap Day.
Staples
On Leap Day 2028, we predict Staples will again offer 29,000 passport photos for free via their app.
Tom Quick Inn (Pennsylvania)
Look for a rate discount at the Tom Quick Inn on Feb. 29, 2028.
Wollman Rink (New York City)
We predict the Wollman Rink will offer a free day of skating on Leap Day 2028.
Discounts and Freebies Just for Leap Day Babies (Leaplings)
Build-a-Bear Workshop
For Leaplings only, if you visit any Build-a-Bear Workshop location on Feb. 29, 2028, you can pick up a Birthday Treat Bear at a discount (in 2024, the bear was $4, reg. price $14). You will have to present your ID to get this deal.
Related: Related: Here are all the places that offer birthday freebies, rewards & discounts.
Cowboy Chicken
We predict guests who have a Leap Day birthday can get a free wood-fire rotisserie chicken at Cowboy Chicken. You must present a valid ID to get this freebie.
Home Run Inn
Look for the Home Run Inn to give away pizzas to the first 29 leap year babies (18 years or older) to present a valid ID on Feb. 29, 2028.
Insomnia Cookies
We expect Insomnia Cookies to offer Leaplings (with valid ID) four free cookies and a birthday party in-store for free.
Related: Here’s how students and teachers can get Insomnia Cookies FREE.
Jackson's Taziki's (Tennessee)
Watch for Jackson's Taziki's to offer their dine-in guests, with a Leap Day birthday and valid ID, freebies like a pack of Taziki's cookies, a slice of baklava, or a slice of baklava cheesecake.
Krispy Kreme
Leaplings can excpect a FREE dozen original glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts, no purchase necessary. You'll need to prove your birthday with a valid ID.
Milk Bar
The Milk Bar will most likely offer Leap Year babies a free 6-inch birthday cake and discounted cereal milk soft serve (in 2024, that was $2.29).
Oh My Cupcakes (Sioux Falls locations only)
Look for Oh My Cupcakes to give Leap Day babies free cupcakes in 2028.
Leap Day occurs every four years
Leap Day occurs every four years, minus century years that aren’t exactly divisible by 400. Next Leap Day will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 29 in 2028. The purpose of Leap Day is to keep the calendar synchronized with the astronomical year, which is approximately 365.25 days, while our calendar year is 365 days. Adding this extra day helps account for the extra 0.2422 days in the astronomical year, so seasons don’t shift. Skipping the century years not perfectly divisible by 400 prevents a huge discrepancy from building up over centuries. This means the years 2100, 2200, and 2300 won’t have leap days.
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