Born in 2024 (Reiwa 6)
Japanese eraReiwa 6
Age now1 before birthday / 2 after
Kazoe age (2026)3
Zodiac甲辰 (きのえたつ)
People born in 2024 turn 2 on their birthday in 2026. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon (甲辰 (きのえたつ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2024
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2024 are in the same grade as those born from April 2023.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2024 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2031 (Reiwa 13) | April 2030 (Reiwa 12) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2037 (Reiwa 19) | April 2036 (Reiwa 18) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2040 (Reiwa 22) | March 2039 (Reiwa 21) |
| High school starts | April 2040 (Reiwa 22) | April 2039 (Reiwa 21) |
| High school graduation | March 2043 (Reiwa 25) | March 2042 (Reiwa 24) |
| University starts | April 2043 (Reiwa 25) | April 2042 (Reiwa 24) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2047 (Reiwa 29) | March 2046 (Reiwa 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 | 2048 (Kazoe age 25) 2065 (Kazoe age 42) 2084 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2042 (Kazoe age 19) 2056 (Kazoe age 33) 2060 (Kazoe age 37) 2084 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2084 (Reiwa 66) | 2084 (Reiwa 66) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2093 (Reiwa 75) | 2094 (Reiwa 76) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2100 (Reiwa 82) | 2101 (Reiwa 83) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2103 (Reiwa 85) | 2104 (Reiwa 86) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2111 (Reiwa 93) | 2112 (Reiwa 94) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2113 (Reiwa 95) | 2114 (Reiwa 96) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2122 (Reiwa 104) | 2123 (Reiwa 105) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2123 (Reiwa 105) | 2124 (Reiwa 106) |
Also born in the Year of the Dragon
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2024 in 2026?
They are 1 before their birthday and 2 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 3.
What is 2024 in the Japanese calendar?
2024 is Reiwa 6 (令和6年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2024?
2024 is the Year of the Dragon, sign 甲辰 (きのえたつ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2024 take the previous sign.