Born in 2026 (Reiwa 8)
Japanese eraReiwa 8
Age now0 before birthday / 0 after
Kazoe age (2026)1
Zodiac丙午 (ひのえうま)
People born in 2026 turn 0 on their birthday in 2026. 2026 is the Year of the Horse (丙午 (ひのえうま)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2026
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2026 are in the same grade as those born from April 2025.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2026 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2033 (Reiwa 15) | April 2032 (Reiwa 14) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2039 (Reiwa 21) | April 2038 (Reiwa 20) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2042 (Reiwa 24) | March 2041 (Reiwa 23) |
| High school starts | April 2042 (Reiwa 24) | April 2041 (Reiwa 23) |
| High school graduation | March 2045 (Reiwa 27) | March 2044 (Reiwa 26) |
| University starts | April 2045 (Reiwa 27) | April 2044 (Reiwa 26) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2049 (Reiwa 31) | March 2048 (Reiwa 30) |
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 | 2050 (Kazoe age 25) 2067 (Kazoe age 42) 2086 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2044 (Kazoe age 19) 2058 (Kazoe age 33) 2062 (Kazoe age 37) 2086 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2086 (Reiwa 68) | 2086 (Reiwa 68) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2095 (Reiwa 77) | 2096 (Reiwa 78) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2102 (Reiwa 84) | 2103 (Reiwa 85) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2105 (Reiwa 87) | 2106 (Reiwa 88) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2113 (Reiwa 95) | 2114 (Reiwa 96) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2115 (Reiwa 97) | 2116 (Reiwa 98) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2124 (Reiwa 106) | 2125 (Reiwa 107) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2125 (Reiwa 107) | 2126 (Reiwa 108) |
Also born in the Year of the Horse
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2026 in 2026?
They are 0 before their birthday and 0 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 1.
What is 2026 in the Japanese calendar?
2026 is Reiwa 8 (令和8年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2026?
2026 is the Year of the Horse, sign 丙午 (ひのえうま). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2026 take the previous sign.