Born in 1960 (Showa 35)
Japanese eraShowa 35
Age now65 before birthday / 66 after
Kazoe age (2026)67
Zodiac庚子 (かのえね)
People born in 1960 turn 66 on their birthday in 2026. 1960 is the Year of the Rat (庚子 (かのえね)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1960
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1960 are in the same grade as those born from April 1959.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1960 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1967 (Showa 42) | April 1966 (Showa 41) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1973 (Showa 48) | April 1972 (Showa 47) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1976 (Showa 51) | March 1975 (Showa 50) |
| High school starts | April 1976 (Showa 51) | April 1975 (Showa 50) |
| High school graduation | March 1979 (Showa 54) | March 1978 (Showa 53) |
| University starts | April 1979 (Showa 54) | April 1978 (Showa 53) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1983 (Showa 58) | March 1982 (Showa 57) |
Assumes no repeated or skipped years. For an exact date of birth, use the school year calculator.
Yakudoshi (unlucky years)
| Main unlucky years | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Man | 1984 (Kazoe age 25) 2001 (Kazoe age 42) 2020 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1978 (Kazoe age 19) 1992 (Kazoe age 33) 1996 (Kazoe age 37) 2020 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2020 (Reiwa 2) | 2020 (Reiwa 2) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2029 (Reiwa 11) | 2030 (Reiwa 12) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2036 (Reiwa 18) | 2037 (Reiwa 19) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2039 (Reiwa 21) | 2040 (Reiwa 22) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2047 (Reiwa 29) | 2048 (Reiwa 30) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2049 (Reiwa 31) | 2050 (Reiwa 32) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2058 (Reiwa 40) | 2059 (Reiwa 41) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2059 (Reiwa 41) | 2060 (Reiwa 42) |
Also born in the Year of the Rat
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1960 in 2026?
They are 65 before their birthday and 66 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 67.
What is 1960 in the Japanese calendar?
1960 is Showa 35 (昭和35年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1960?
1960 is the Year of the Rat, sign 庚子 (かのえね). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1960 take the previous sign.