February may be the shortest month of the year. But this year it gets an extra day. Nearly every four years we add a leap day. According to the History Network, these additional 24 hours are built into the calendar to ensure that it stays in line with the Earth's movement around the sun. The last leap year we had was in 2020, and there won't be another one until 2028. To mark the every once in every four years occasion, restaurants and fast-food outlets are offering specials and discounts.
The deals happening on Leap Day aren’t just limited to those who are born that day, or what some people call "Leaplings," but everyone.
Leap Day Celebrations, Not Just For The Leaplings.
This Leap Day, Krispy Kreme is offering all guests a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for just $2.29 with the purchase of any regularly priced dozen. Additionally, any guest with a Feb. 29 birthday can also receive a free Original Glazed dozen, no purchase necessary, on Leap Day. Proof that it's your birthday is required. Check and see if there is a location near you here.
The new Cinnabon Pull-Apart menu item is available now at Wendy's nationwide. The fast food chain said it will be offering a free Cinnabon Pull-Apart on Leap Day, followed by sweet breakfast offers for DashPass by DoorDash members from March 1 through March 10.
Papa Murphy's is giving customers 29% off on Feb. 29 when they spend $20 with code LEAP24. This offer is valid for online orders. You can check out their locations here.
On Feb. 29, guacamole will not be extra for Chipotle lovers. Just use the code EXTRA24 on digital orders placed exclusively on the Chipotle app or Chipotle.com. Also, they're celebrating Leap Day with a scavenger hunt on Chipotle's official Instagram account, which will reward up to 29 fans with free guac for a year.
Noodles & Company is giving extra perks to Noodles Rewards Members with special Leap Day deals. Noodles Rewards Members will receive an extra 29% off on orders of $29 or more. To take advantage of the reward member exclusive deals, guests can sign up by visiting noodles.com/rewards or downloading the Noodles Rewards app. Check and see if there is a location near you here.
Also, celebrating Leap Day is Build-A-Bear. For one day only, those celebrating a Leap Day birthday will receive a birthday bear at Build-A-Bear for just $4. The limited-time promotion is an extension of the brand's well-known "Pay Your Age" offer, where children can take home a birthday bear during their birthday month for the cost of the age they are turning. Here's a full list of locations here.
It's always a good idea to call and check ahead of your Leap Day celebrations as some locations may not be participating.
