Today is extra special because it's Leap Day, and since this day only comes once every four years, major food chains and clothing stores are offering deals on Feb. 29 to celebrate the rare day! Whether you were born on this day or just want to celebrate the fact that there's 366 days in 2016, there are several places you can go to get some freebies or discounted goodies.
For those who were born on Feb. 29...
Pizza Hut
The fast food pizza chain is offering a free Personal Pan Pizza to anyone who comes in with a valid license proving they were born on Leap Day.
Olive Garden
This deal is great because it's actually valid until March 6. All you have to do is bring this coupon into any Olive Garden to receive four free Dolcini desserts if you celebrate your birthday on this lucky day.
Great American Cookies
A free cookie cake is being offered to those who have an ID proving they were born on Feb. 29.
Hard Rock Café
This is a big deal as participating restaurants are giving away one free meal to anyone celebrating their birthday. You must have a valid ID to prove you can eat from the Leaplings Eat Free menu.
Houlihan's
Similar to Hard Rock Café, all customers celebrating their birthday can receive one free entrée. But this chain is doing something extra special as these customers will then be welcomed to 28 additional free entrees over the next 30 days. While you can only receive one free entrée per day, this gives Leap Day babies the opportunity to get 29 days of free entrees.
Buca Di Beppo
Leap Day babies will receive free spaghetti and meatballs if today is their birthday.
If today is not your birthday, there are still plenty of places giving away free or discounted items to celebrate...
Krispy Kreme
If you buy one dozen donuts at regular price, the donut shop is offering another dozen of its signature Original Glazed donuts for $2.29.
McDonalds
Customers who order a Big Mac or Quarter Pounder with cheese can receive a second for just 29 cents.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Anyone looking to enjoy a nice Italian meal tonight can head over to Carrabba's because there customer's can get any small plate for $2.29 for every $10 spent, as long as they use this coupon.
Caribou Coffee
Any customer who buys one beverage at normal price can receive another of equal or lesser value for just 29 cents.
Arby's
While this is not exactly a deal, the fast food chain is offering an all-vegetarian menu for one day only.
Hungry Howie's
The pizza chain is offering a large, one-topping pizza for just 29 cents if you buy another large pizza with one or more toppings at regular price.