Born in 2016 (Heisei 28)
Japanese eraHeisei 28
Age now9 before birthday / 10 after
Kazoe age (2026)11
Zodiac丙申 (ひのえさる)
People born in 2016 turn 10 on their birthday in 2026. 2016 is the Year of the Monkey (丙申 (ひのえさる)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2016
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2016 are in the same grade as those born from April 2015.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2016 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2023 (Reiwa 5) | April 2022 (Reiwa 4) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2029 (Reiwa 11) | April 2028 (Reiwa 10) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2032 (Reiwa 14) | March 2031 (Reiwa 13) |
| High school starts | April 2032 (Reiwa 14) | April 2031 (Reiwa 13) |
| High school graduation | March 2035 (Reiwa 17) | March 2034 (Reiwa 16) |
| University starts | April 2035 (Reiwa 17) | April 2034 (Reiwa 16) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2039 (Reiwa 21) | March 2038 (Reiwa 20) |
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 | 2040 (Kazoe age 25) 2057 (Kazoe age 42) 2076 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2034 (Kazoe age 19) 2048 (Kazoe age 33) 2052 (Kazoe age 37) 2076 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2076 (Reiwa 58) | 2076 (Reiwa 58) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2085 (Reiwa 67) | 2086 (Reiwa 68) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2092 (Reiwa 74) | 2093 (Reiwa 75) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2095 (Reiwa 77) | 2096 (Reiwa 78) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2103 (Reiwa 85) | 2104 (Reiwa 86) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2105 (Reiwa 87) | 2106 (Reiwa 88) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2114 (Reiwa 96) | 2115 (Reiwa 97) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2115 (Reiwa 97) | 2116 (Reiwa 98) |
Also born in the Year of the Monkey
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2016 in 2026?
They are 9 before their birthday and 10 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 11.
What is 2016 in the Japanese calendar?
2016 is Heisei 28 (平成28年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2016?
2016 is the Year of the Monkey, sign 丙申 (ひのえさる). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2016 take the previous sign.