Born in 1977 (Showa 52)
Japanese eraShowa 52
Age now48 before birthday / 49 after
Kazoe age (2026)50
Zodiac丁巳 (ひのとみ)
People born in 1977 turn 49 on their birthday in 2026. 1977 is the Year of the Snake (丁巳 (ひのとみ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1977
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1977 are in the same grade as those born from April 1976.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1977 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1977 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1984 (Showa 59) | April 1983 (Showa 58) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1990 (Heisei 2) | April 1989 (Heisei 1) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1993 (Heisei 5) | March 1992 (Heisei 4) |
| High school starts | April 1993 (Heisei 5) | April 1992 (Heisei 4) |
| High school graduation | March 1996 (Heisei 8) | March 1995 (Heisei 7) |
| University starts | April 1996 (Heisei 8) | April 1995 (Heisei 7) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2000 (Heisei 12) | March 1999 (Heisei 11) |
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 | 2001 (Kazoe age 25) 2018 (Kazoe age 42) 2037 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1995 (Kazoe age 19) 2009 (Kazoe age 33) 2013 (Kazoe age 37) 2037 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2037 (Reiwa 19) | 2037 (Reiwa 19) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2046 (Reiwa 28) | 2047 (Reiwa 29) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2053 (Reiwa 35) | 2054 (Reiwa 36) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2056 (Reiwa 38) | 2057 (Reiwa 39) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2064 (Reiwa 46) | 2065 (Reiwa 47) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2066 (Reiwa 48) | 2067 (Reiwa 49) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2075 (Reiwa 57) | 2076 (Reiwa 58) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2076 (Reiwa 58) | 2077 (Reiwa 59) |
Also born in the Year of the Snake
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1977 in 2026?
They are 48 before their birthday and 49 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 50.
What is 1977 in the Japanese calendar?
1977 is Showa 52 (昭和52年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1977?
1977 is the Year of the Snake, sign 丁巳 (ひのとみ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1977 take the previous sign.