Born in 1991 (Heisei 3)
Japanese eraHeisei 3
Age now34 before birthday / 35 after
Kazoe age (2026)36
Zodiac辛未 (かのとひつじ)
People born in 1991 turn 35 on their birthday in 2026. 1991 is the Year of the Sheep (辛未 (かのとひつじ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1991
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1991 are in the same grade as those born from April 1990.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1991 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1991 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1998 (Heisei 10) | April 1997 (Heisei 9) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2004 (Heisei 16) | April 2003 (Heisei 15) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2007 (Heisei 19) | March 2006 (Heisei 18) |
| High school starts | April 2007 (Heisei 19) | April 2006 (Heisei 18) |
| High school graduation | March 2010 (Heisei 22) | March 2009 (Heisei 21) |
| University starts | April 2010 (Heisei 22) | April 2009 (Heisei 21) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2014 (Heisei 26) | March 2013 (Heisei 25) |
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 | 2015 (Kazoe age 25) 2032 (Kazoe age 42) 2051 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2009 (Kazoe age 19) 2023 (Kazoe age 33) 2027 (Kazoe age 37) 2051 (Kazoe age 61) | Maeyaku (year before) |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2051 (Reiwa 33) | 2051 (Reiwa 33) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2060 (Reiwa 42) | 2061 (Reiwa 43) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2067 (Reiwa 49) | 2068 (Reiwa 50) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2070 (Reiwa 52) | 2071 (Reiwa 53) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2078 (Reiwa 60) | 2079 (Reiwa 61) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2080 (Reiwa 62) | 2081 (Reiwa 63) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2089 (Reiwa 71) | 2090 (Reiwa 72) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2090 (Reiwa 72) | 2091 (Reiwa 73) |
Also born in the Year of the Sheep
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1991 in 2026?
They are 34 before their birthday and 35 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 36.
What is 1991 in the Japanese calendar?
1991 is Heisei 3 (平成3年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1991?
1991 is the Year of the Sheep, sign 辛未 (かのとひつじ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1991 take the previous sign.