Born in 2003 (Heisei 15)
Japanese eraHeisei 15
Age now22 before birthday / 23 after
Kazoe age (2026)24
Zodiac癸未 (みずのとひつじ)
People born in 2003 turn 23 on their birthday in 2026. 2003 is the Year of the Sheep (癸未 (みずのとひつじ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2003
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2003 are in the same grade as those born from April 2002.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2003 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2003 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2010 (Heisei 22) | April 2009 (Heisei 21) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2016 (Heisei 28) | April 2015 (Heisei 27) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2019 (Heisei 31) | March 2018 (Heisei 30) |
| High school starts | April 2019 (Heisei 31) | April 2018 (Heisei 30) |
| High school graduation | March 2022 (Reiwa 4) | March 2021 (Reiwa 3) |
| University starts | April 2022 (Reiwa 4) | April 2021 (Reiwa 3) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2026 (Reiwa 8) | March 2025 (Reiwa 7) |
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 | 2027 (Kazoe age 25) 2044 (Kazoe age 42) 2063 (Kazoe age 61) | Maeyaku (year before) |
| Woman | 2021 (Kazoe age 19) 2035 (Kazoe age 33) 2039 (Kazoe age 37) 2063 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2063 (Reiwa 45) | 2063 (Reiwa 45) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2072 (Reiwa 54) | 2073 (Reiwa 55) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2079 (Reiwa 61) | 2080 (Reiwa 62) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2082 (Reiwa 64) | 2083 (Reiwa 65) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2090 (Reiwa 72) | 2091 (Reiwa 73) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2092 (Reiwa 74) | 2093 (Reiwa 75) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2101 (Reiwa 83) | 2102 (Reiwa 84) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2102 (Reiwa 84) | 2103 (Reiwa 85) |
Also born in the Year of the Sheep
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2003 in 2026?
They are 22 before their birthday and 23 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 24.
What is 2003 in the Japanese calendar?
2003 is Heisei 15 (平成15年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2003?
2003 is the Year of the Sheep, sign 癸未 (みずのとひつじ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2003 take the previous sign.