Born in 2017 (Heisei 29)
Japanese eraHeisei 29
Age now8 before birthday / 9 after
Kazoe age (2026)10
Zodiac丁酉 (ひのととり)
People born in 2017 turn 9 on their birthday in 2026. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster (丁酉 (ひのととり)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2017
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2017 are in the same grade as those born from April 2016.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2017 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2024 (Reiwa 6) | April 2023 (Reiwa 5) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2030 (Reiwa 12) | April 2029 (Reiwa 11) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2033 (Reiwa 15) | March 2032 (Reiwa 14) |
| High school starts | April 2033 (Reiwa 15) | April 2032 (Reiwa 14) |
| High school graduation | March 2036 (Reiwa 18) | March 2035 (Reiwa 17) |
| University starts | April 2036 (Reiwa 18) | April 2035 (Reiwa 17) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2040 (Reiwa 22) | March 2039 (Reiwa 21) |
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 | 2041 (Kazoe age 25) 2058 (Kazoe age 42) 2077 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2035 (Kazoe age 19) 2049 (Kazoe age 33) 2053 (Kazoe age 37) 2077 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2077 (Reiwa 59) | 2077 (Reiwa 59) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2086 (Reiwa 68) | 2087 (Reiwa 69) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2093 (Reiwa 75) | 2094 (Reiwa 76) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2096 (Reiwa 78) | 2097 (Reiwa 79) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2104 (Reiwa 86) | 2105 (Reiwa 87) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2106 (Reiwa 88) | 2107 (Reiwa 89) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2115 (Reiwa 97) | 2116 (Reiwa 98) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2116 (Reiwa 98) | 2117 (Reiwa 99) |
Also born in the Year of the Rooster
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2017 in 2026?
They are 8 before their birthday and 9 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 10.
What is 2017 in the Japanese calendar?
2017 is Heisei 29 (平成29年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2017?
2017 is the Year of the Rooster, sign 丁酉 (ひのととり). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2017 take the previous sign.