Born in 2014 (Heisei 26)
Japanese eraHeisei 26
Age now11 before birthday / 12 after
Kazoe age (2026)13
Zodiac甲午 (きのえうま)
People born in 2014 turn 12 on their birthday in 2026. 2014 is the Year of the Horse (甲午 (きのえうま)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2014
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2014 are in the same grade as those born from April 2013.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2014 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2021 (Reiwa 3) | April 2020 (Reiwa 2) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2027 (Reiwa 9) | April 2026 (Reiwa 8) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2030 (Reiwa 12) | March 2029 (Reiwa 11) |
| High school starts | April 2030 (Reiwa 12) | April 2029 (Reiwa 11) |
| High school graduation | March 2033 (Reiwa 15) | March 2032 (Reiwa 14) |
| University starts | April 2033 (Reiwa 15) | April 2032 (Reiwa 14) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2037 (Reiwa 19) | March 2036 (Reiwa 18) |
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 | 2038 (Kazoe age 25) 2055 (Kazoe age 42) 2074 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2032 (Kazoe age 19) 2046 (Kazoe age 33) 2050 (Kazoe age 37) 2074 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2074 (Reiwa 56) | 2074 (Reiwa 56) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2083 (Reiwa 65) | 2084 (Reiwa 66) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2090 (Reiwa 72) | 2091 (Reiwa 73) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2093 (Reiwa 75) | 2094 (Reiwa 76) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2101 (Reiwa 83) | 2102 (Reiwa 84) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2103 (Reiwa 85) | 2104 (Reiwa 86) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2112 (Reiwa 94) | 2113 (Reiwa 95) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2113 (Reiwa 95) | 2114 (Reiwa 96) |
Also born in the Year of the Horse
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2014 in 2026?
They are 11 before their birthday and 12 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 13.
What is 2014 in the Japanese calendar?
2014 is Heisei 26 (平成26年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2014?
2014 is the Year of the Horse, sign 甲午 (きのえうま). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2014 take the previous sign.