Individuals born on February 29, known as leaplings, will not have an official birthday in 2026, as the date does not exist in non-leap years. Many will mark their special day on February 28 or March 1 instead.
Notable leaplings include Nigerian singer Korede Bello, actor Jessie T. Usher, and rapper Ja Rule, among others.
These individuals typically celebrate their birthdays every four years.
Below are five celebrities whose birthdays fall on February 29:
1. Korede Bello: He was born February 29, 1996. He is a former Mavin signee known for his hit single “Godwin”. He celebrates his birthday every four years and is excited about this year’s birthday while also tagging it as an album year for him.
Recall that Korede, in a 2020 interview with Punch, said being born on February 29 makes him feel special. In his words, “I don’t have to feel like I’m getting older every year. It is truly special to anticipate something for four years. It teaches one a lot about patience and rewards.
2. Jessie T. Usher (29 Feb 1992): He is an actor who has appeared in movies like Teenage (2013), Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), Almost Christmas (2016), and Stronghold (2017, still filming)
3. Ja Rule (29 Feb 1976): He is a multiple Grammy Award-winning rap and hip hop artist. He is known for his duet with female RnB singers like Jenifa Lopez.
4. Ferran Torres: The Spanish footballer, born February 29, 2000, has made a name for himself as a fast, versatile winger, representing top clubs in Europe and the Spanish national team. Like other leaplings, Torres will technically skip an official birthday in 2026.
5. Abdukodir Khusanov: He is a professional footballer with promising talent and contributions in the sport. As a leap year birthday star, 2026 will be another year where his official birth date doesn’t appear on the calendar.