Born in 2013 (Heisei 25)
Japanese eraHeisei 25
Age now12 before birthday / 13 after
Kazoe age (2026)14
Zodiac癸巳 (みずのとみ)
People born in 2013 turn 13 on their birthday in 2026. 2013 is the Year of the Snake (癸巳 (みずのとみ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2013
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2013 are in the same grade as those born from April 2012.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2013 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2020 (Reiwa 2) | April 2019 (Heisei 31) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2026 (Reiwa 8) | April 2025 (Reiwa 7) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2029 (Reiwa 11) | March 2028 (Reiwa 10) |
| High school starts | April 2029 (Reiwa 11) | April 2028 (Reiwa 10) |
| High school graduation | March 2032 (Reiwa 14) | March 2031 (Reiwa 13) |
| University starts | April 2032 (Reiwa 14) | April 2031 (Reiwa 13) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2036 (Reiwa 18) | March 2035 (Reiwa 17) |
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 | 2037 (Kazoe age 25) 2054 (Kazoe age 42) 2073 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2031 (Kazoe age 19) 2045 (Kazoe age 33) 2049 (Kazoe age 37) 2073 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2073 (Reiwa 55) | 2073 (Reiwa 55) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2082 (Reiwa 64) | 2083 (Reiwa 65) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2089 (Reiwa 71) | 2090 (Reiwa 72) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2092 (Reiwa 74) | 2093 (Reiwa 75) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2100 (Reiwa 82) | 2101 (Reiwa 83) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2102 (Reiwa 84) | 2103 (Reiwa 85) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2111 (Reiwa 93) | 2112 (Reiwa 94) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2112 (Reiwa 94) | 2113 (Reiwa 95) |
Also born in the Year of the Snake
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2013 in 2026?
They are 12 before their birthday and 13 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 14.
What is 2013 in the Japanese calendar?
2013 is Heisei 25 (平成25年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2013?
2013 is the Year of the Snake, sign 癸巳 (みずのとみ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2013 take the previous sign.