Birthday Milestones, Half-Birthdays & Leap Day Rules
Complete guide to milestone age tracking, half-birthday math, and leap year celebrations.
1. Guide to Milestone Birthdays by Age
2. How to Calculate a Half Birthday
A half birthday occurs exactly six calendar months before or after your birth date. For example:
- Born January 15 → Half Birthday is July 15.
- Born August 31 → Half Birthday is February 28 (or Feb 29 in leap years).
3. Leap-Day Birthday Rules (February 29 Births)
Individuals born on February 29 (Leap Day babies or "Leaplings") celebrate their literal birth date once every four years. In non-leap years:
- Taiwan & UK Civil Code: Legally increments age on February 28.
- US & Most European States: Legally increments age on March 1 for official licensing and voting eligibility.