Move a date forward by a whole number of years.
Tool · Last updated May 14, 2026
Add Years to a Date
Use this for anniversaries, renewal dates, and long-range planning.
Leap-day birthdays may shift to February 28 or March 1 depending on local convention.
2028-05-13
Leap-day birthdays may shift to February 28 or March 1 depending on local convention.
Result
Run the tool to see the answer here.
Quick take
Move a date forward by a whole number of years.
How it works
Three quick actions, no wall of instructions.
Pick the base date
Choose the date you want to move.
Set the offset
Enter the number of years to add or subtract.
Confirm the new date
Use it for a deadline, reminder, or follow-up.
Sample input
Sample output
2028-05-13
Gotchas
Using the wrong adjustment type for the plan.
Forgetting that month-end rollovers can land on a different day than expected.
Skipping business-day mode when weekends should be excluded.
Quick answers
Short answers for the edge cases people usually ask about.
What does this do?
Adds or subtracts a date offset.
When should I use business-day mode?
When weekends should stay out of the result.
What should I verify?
Month-end rollovers and the direction you chose.