Born in 1994 (Heisei 6)
Japanese eraHeisei 6
Age now31 before birthday / 32 after
Kazoe age (2026)33
Zodiac甲戌 (きのえいぬ)
People born in 1994 turn 32 on their birthday in 2026. 1994 is the Year of the Dog (甲戌 (きのえいぬ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1994
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1994 are in the same grade as those born from April 1993.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1994 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1994 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2001 (Heisei 13) | April 2000 (Heisei 12) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2007 (Heisei 19) | April 2006 (Heisei 18) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2010 (Heisei 22) | March 2009 (Heisei 21) |
| High school starts | April 2010 (Heisei 22) | April 2009 (Heisei 21) |
| High school graduation | March 2013 (Heisei 25) | March 2012 (Heisei 24) |
| University starts | April 2013 (Heisei 25) | April 2012 (Heisei 24) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2017 (Heisei 29) | March 2016 (Heisei 28) |
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 | 2018 (Kazoe age 25) 2035 (Kazoe age 42) 2054 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2012 (Kazoe age 19) 2026 (Kazoe age 33) 2030 (Kazoe age 37) 2054 (Kazoe age 61) | Taiyaku (great unlucky year) |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2054 (Reiwa 36) | 2054 (Reiwa 36) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2063 (Reiwa 45) | 2064 (Reiwa 46) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2070 (Reiwa 52) | 2071 (Reiwa 53) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2073 (Reiwa 55) | 2074 (Reiwa 56) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2081 (Reiwa 63) | 2082 (Reiwa 64) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2083 (Reiwa 65) | 2084 (Reiwa 66) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2092 (Reiwa 74) | 2093 (Reiwa 75) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2093 (Reiwa 75) | 2094 (Reiwa 76) |
Also born in the Year of the Dog
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1994 in 2026?
They are 31 before their birthday and 32 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 33.
What is 1994 in the Japanese calendar?
1994 is Heisei 6 (平成6年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1994?
1994 is the Year of the Dog, sign 甲戌 (きのえいぬ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1994 take the previous sign.