Born in 1996 (Heisei 8)
Japanese eraHeisei 8
Age now29 before birthday / 30 after
Kazoe age (2026)31
Zodiac丙子 (ひのえね)
People born in 1996 turn 30 on their birthday in 2026. 1996 is the Year of the Rat (丙子 (ひのえね)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1996
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1996 are in the same grade as those born from April 1995.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1996 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1996 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2003 (Heisei 15) | April 2002 (Heisei 14) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2009 (Heisei 21) | April 2008 (Heisei 20) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2012 (Heisei 24) | March 2011 (Heisei 23) |
| High school starts | April 2012 (Heisei 24) | April 2011 (Heisei 23) |
| High school graduation | March 2015 (Heisei 27) | March 2014 (Heisei 26) |
| University starts | April 2015 (Heisei 27) | April 2014 (Heisei 26) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2019 (Heisei 31) | March 2018 (Heisei 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 | 2020 (Kazoe age 25) 2037 (Kazoe age 42) 2056 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2014 (Kazoe age 19) 2028 (Kazoe age 33) 2032 (Kazoe age 37) 2056 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2056 (Reiwa 38) | 2056 (Reiwa 38) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2065 (Reiwa 47) | 2066 (Reiwa 48) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2072 (Reiwa 54) | 2073 (Reiwa 55) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2075 (Reiwa 57) | 2076 (Reiwa 58) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2083 (Reiwa 65) | 2084 (Reiwa 66) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2085 (Reiwa 67) | 2086 (Reiwa 68) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2094 (Reiwa 76) | 2095 (Reiwa 77) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2095 (Reiwa 77) | 2096 (Reiwa 78) |
Also born in the Year of the Rat
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1996 in 2026?
They are 29 before their birthday and 30 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 31.
What is 1996 in the Japanese calendar?
1996 is Heisei 8 (平成8年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1996?
1996 is the Year of the Rat, sign 丙子 (ひのえね). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1996 take the previous sign.