How can you make the most of leap day? NPR listeners have a few ideas

Thursday is a leap day, the rare date of February 29 that’s added to the calendar nearly every four years.

That means the roughly 5 million people worldwide born on that day — aka “leaplings” — will get to celebrate on their actual birthday. Others will spend it commemorating a leap day wedding, engagement or anniversary.

For many, Thursday may just be another day — but one they’d like to use wisely by doing something they love, taking time for themselves or giving back to others. That can take many forms.