Leaplings Celebrate February 29th with Restaurant Specials and Promotions
Nearly every four years, the Gregorian calendar gets an extra day: February 29, or leap day. This special occasion can mean frog jokes and about five million birthdays for the first time in years, but why do we have a leap day? You may think the earth takes 365 days to journey around the sun, but it actually takes 365.242190, leading to the need for an additional day every few years, according to Jackie Faherty, an astronomer at the American Museum of Natural History.
But why does February get this extra day, you may ask. The Romans considered the second month of the year to be unlucky, and February only had 28 days to begin with, so they just shoved it on, explains data scientist Alexander Boxer to NPR.
To celebrate this once-in-every-four-year event, fast-food restaurants have fun deals and promotions to celebrate “leaplings” born on February 29 and those just looking to commemorate an extra day in February.
The following are Leap Day 2024 related fast-food freebies, promotions and offerings.
Leap Day 2024 Fast-Food Deals and Freebies
BurgerFi
To brighten the day of those born on February 29, the BurgerFi franchise is reducing leaplings’ total meal prices by 20%. The deal is valid in-store only, and guests have to mention the deal at the register to redeem it.
Chipotle
Corporate-owned Chipotle has guacamole that customers can’t get enough of. On Leap Day 2024, guests can enjoy guacamole for no additional charge with the code EXTRA24 on orders placed on the Chipotle app or website.
Duck Donuts
Looking to celebrate Leap Day with a sweet treat? Duck Donuts has a special offer on February 29: a cinnamon sugar doughnut and medium hot coffee or cold brew combo for $2.29.
Dunkin’
Dunkin’ rewards members can enjoy multiple deals this February 29. Not only can they grab a medium Cinnamon Vanilla Coffee for $2 on the Dunkin’ app, but they also get 4x the points on all app orders.
Hungry Howie’s
Through February 29, Hungry Howie’s has a BOGO deal: if you buy a large pizza, you get another for 29¢.
Insomnia Cookies
Birthday cookies, anyone? Insomnia Cookies is celebrating leaplings with a free six-pack of doughnuts. Guests must show an ID to redeem the offer, which lasts through March 3.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Founded in 1996, this will be Jeremiah’s Italian Ice’s eighth Leap Day. To celebrate this special occasion, J-List rewards members can get small ice and gelatis for just $0.96 on February 29.
Krispy Kreme
In commemoration of Leap Day 2024, Krispy Kreme is offering all guests a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $2.29 with the purchase of any regularly priced dozen. Leaplings with a February 29 birthday get a free Original Glazed doughnut, no purchase necessary.
Voodoo Doughnut
The Voodoo Doughnut franchise is embracing the magic of leap day with the Leapling Doughnut. This limited-time treat is shaped like a frog and is filled with Bavarian cream and adorned with a green “voonilla” frosting.
Wendy’s
Wendy’s is celebrating leap day 2024 with a free Cinnabon pull-apart cup, made of buttery dough bites topped with cream cheese frosting. The deal lasts only on February 29 while supplies last.
