Born in 2006 (Heisei 18)
Japanese eraHeisei 18
Age now19 before birthday / 20 after
Kazoe age (2026)21
Zodiac丙戌 (ひのえいぬ)
People born in 2006 turn 20 on their birthday in 2026. 2006 is the Year of the Dog (丙戌 (ひのえいぬ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2006
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2006 are in the same grade as those born from April 2005.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2006 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2013 (Heisei 25) | April 2012 (Heisei 24) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2019 (Heisei 31) | April 2018 (Heisei 30) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2022 (Reiwa 4) | March 2021 (Reiwa 3) |
| High school starts | April 2022 (Reiwa 4) | April 2021 (Reiwa 3) |
| High school graduation | March 2025 (Reiwa 7) | March 2024 (Reiwa 6) |
| University starts | April 2025 (Reiwa 7) | April 2024 (Reiwa 6) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2029 (Reiwa 11) | March 2028 (Reiwa 10) |
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 | 2030 (Kazoe age 25) 2047 (Kazoe age 42) 2066 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2024 (Kazoe age 19) 2038 (Kazoe age 33) 2042 (Kazoe age 37) 2066 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2066 (Reiwa 48) | 2066 (Reiwa 48) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2075 (Reiwa 57) | 2076 (Reiwa 58) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2082 (Reiwa 64) | 2083 (Reiwa 65) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2085 (Reiwa 67) | 2086 (Reiwa 68) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2093 (Reiwa 75) | 2094 (Reiwa 76) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2095 (Reiwa 77) | 2096 (Reiwa 78) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2104 (Reiwa 86) | 2105 (Reiwa 87) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2105 (Reiwa 87) | 2106 (Reiwa 88) |
Also born in the Year of the Dog
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2006 in 2026?
They are 19 before their birthday and 20 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 21.
What is 2006 in the Japanese calendar?
2006 is Heisei 18 (平成18年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2006?
2006 is the Year of the Dog, sign 丙戌 (ひのえいぬ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2006 take the previous sign.