Born on 29 February: Star Sign, Birthstone and Birthday Facts

October 7, 2026

If your birthday is on 29 February, your star sign is Pisces (the Fish, 19 February to 20 March), your birthstone is amethyst and your birth flower is violet and primrose.

29 February is the leap day, so it only comes round every four years. The next one is in 2028. Most leaplings celebrate on 28 February or 1 March in other years.

Star signs are just for fun, but they're a nice way to make a card or gift feel personal.

Pisces personality traits

Creative and dreamy
Empathetic
Intuitive
Romantic
Artistic

Birthday gift ideas for 29 February

Art supplies
A journal
A music gift
Something with amethyst, the February birthstone
A bunch of violets, the February birth flower

Birthday messages for a 29 February birthday

Happy birthday to the most creative soul I know.
Dream big, Pisces. Happy birthday!
Wishing you a year full of magic and inspiration.
Happy 29th of February! Hope your day is as brilliant as you are.

Key things to remember

Pair a star sign card with a small birthstone gift for a personal touch.

Frequently asked questions

What star sign is 29 February?

Pisces (19 February to 20 March).

What is the birthstone for 29 February?

Amethyst, the birthstone for everyone born in February.

What is the birth flower for 29 February?

Violet and primrose.

What is a good example of born on 29 February?

"Something with amethyst, the February birthstone" is one of 14 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

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