Born in 1999 (Heisei 11)
Japanese eraHeisei 11
Age now26 before birthday / 27 after
Kazoe age (2026)28
Zodiac己卯 (つちのとう)
People born in 1999 turn 27 on their birthday in 2026. 1999 is the Year of the Rabbit (己卯 (つちのとう)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1999
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1999 are in the same grade as those born from April 1998.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1999 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1999 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2006 (Heisei 18) | April 2005 (Heisei 17) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2012 (Heisei 24) | April 2011 (Heisei 23) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2015 (Heisei 27) | March 2014 (Heisei 26) |
| High school starts | April 2015 (Heisei 27) | April 2014 (Heisei 26) |
| High school graduation | March 2018 (Heisei 30) | March 2017 (Heisei 29) |
| University starts | April 2018 (Heisei 30) | April 2017 (Heisei 29) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2022 (Reiwa 4) | March 2021 (Reiwa 3) |
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 | 2023 (Kazoe age 25) 2040 (Kazoe age 42) 2059 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2017 (Kazoe age 19) 2031 (Kazoe age 33) 2035 (Kazoe age 37) 2059 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2059 (Reiwa 41) | 2059 (Reiwa 41) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2068 (Reiwa 50) | 2069 (Reiwa 51) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2075 (Reiwa 57) | 2076 (Reiwa 58) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2078 (Reiwa 60) | 2079 (Reiwa 61) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2086 (Reiwa 68) | 2087 (Reiwa 69) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2088 (Reiwa 70) | 2089 (Reiwa 71) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2097 (Reiwa 79) | 2098 (Reiwa 80) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2098 (Reiwa 80) | 2099 (Reiwa 81) |
Also born in the Year of the Rabbit
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1999 in 2026?
They are 26 before their birthday and 27 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 28.
What is 1999 in the Japanese calendar?
1999 is Heisei 11 (平成11年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1999?
1999 is the Year of the Rabbit, sign 己卯 (つちのとう). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1999 take the previous sign.