Born in 1980 (Showa 55)
Japanese eraShowa 55
Age now45 before birthday / 46 after
Kazoe age (2026)47
Zodiac庚申 (かのえさる)
People born in 1980 turn 46 on their birthday in 2026. 1980 is the Year of the Monkey (庚申 (かのえさる)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1980
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1980 are in the same grade as those born from April 1979.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1980 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1980 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1987 (Showa 62) | April 1986 (Showa 61) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1993 (Heisei 5) | April 1992 (Heisei 4) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1996 (Heisei 8) | March 1995 (Heisei 7) |
| High school starts | April 1996 (Heisei 8) | April 1995 (Heisei 7) |
| High school graduation | March 1999 (Heisei 11) | March 1998 (Heisei 10) |
| University starts | April 1999 (Heisei 11) | April 1998 (Heisei 10) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2003 (Heisei 15) | March 2002 (Heisei 14) |
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 | 2004 (Kazoe age 25) 2021 (Kazoe age 42) 2040 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1998 (Kazoe age 19) 2012 (Kazoe age 33) 2016 (Kazoe age 37) 2040 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2040 (Reiwa 22) | 2040 (Reiwa 22) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2049 (Reiwa 31) | 2050 (Reiwa 32) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2056 (Reiwa 38) | 2057 (Reiwa 39) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2059 (Reiwa 41) | 2060 (Reiwa 42) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2067 (Reiwa 49) | 2068 (Reiwa 50) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2069 (Reiwa 51) | 2070 (Reiwa 52) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2078 (Reiwa 60) | 2079 (Reiwa 61) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2079 (Reiwa 61) | 2080 (Reiwa 62) |
Also born in the Year of the Monkey
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1980 in 2026?
They are 45 before their birthday and 46 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 47.
What is 1980 in the Japanese calendar?
1980 is Showa 55 (昭和55年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1980?
1980 is the Year of the Monkey, sign 庚申 (かのえさる). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1980 take the previous sign.