Born in 2001 (Heisei 13)
Japanese eraHeisei 13
Age now24 before birthday / 25 after
Kazoe age (2026)26
Zodiac辛巳 (かのとみ)
People born in 2001 turn 25 on their birthday in 2026. 2001 is the Year of the Snake (辛巳 (かのとみ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2001
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2001 are in the same grade as those born from April 2000.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2001 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2008 (Heisei 20) | April 2007 (Heisei 19) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2014 (Heisei 26) | April 2013 (Heisei 25) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2017 (Heisei 29) | March 2016 (Heisei 28) |
| High school starts | April 2017 (Heisei 29) | April 2016 (Heisei 28) |
| High school graduation | March 2020 (Reiwa 2) | March 2019 (Heisei 31) |
| University starts | April 2020 (Reiwa 2) | April 2019 (Heisei 31) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2024 (Reiwa 6) | March 2023 (Reiwa 5) |
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 | 2025 (Kazoe age 25) 2042 (Kazoe age 42) 2061 (Kazoe age 61) | Atoyaku (year after) |
| Woman | 2019 (Kazoe age 19) 2033 (Kazoe age 33) 2037 (Kazoe age 37) 2061 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2061 (Reiwa 43) | 2061 (Reiwa 43) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2070 (Reiwa 52) | 2071 (Reiwa 53) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2077 (Reiwa 59) | 2078 (Reiwa 60) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2080 (Reiwa 62) | 2081 (Reiwa 63) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2088 (Reiwa 70) | 2089 (Reiwa 71) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2090 (Reiwa 72) | 2091 (Reiwa 73) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2099 (Reiwa 81) | 2100 (Reiwa 82) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2100 (Reiwa 82) | 2101 (Reiwa 83) |
Also born in the Year of the Snake
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2001 in 2026?
They are 24 before their birthday and 25 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 26.
What is 2001 in the Japanese calendar?
2001 is Heisei 13 (平成13年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2001?
2001 is the Year of the Snake, sign 辛巳 (かのとみ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2001 take the previous sign.