Born in 2002 (Heisei 14)
Japanese eraHeisei 14
Age now23 before birthday / 24 after
Kazoe age (2026)25
Zodiac壬午 (みずのえうま)
People born in 2002 turn 24 on their birthday in 2026. 2002 is the Year of the Horse (壬午 (みずのえうま)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2002
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2002 are in the same grade as those born from April 2001.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2002 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2009 (Heisei 21) | April 2008 (Heisei 20) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2015 (Heisei 27) | April 2014 (Heisei 26) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2018 (Heisei 30) | March 2017 (Heisei 29) |
| High school starts | April 2018 (Heisei 30) | April 2017 (Heisei 29) |
| High school graduation | March 2021 (Reiwa 3) | March 2020 (Reiwa 2) |
| University starts | April 2021 (Reiwa 3) | April 2020 (Reiwa 2) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2025 (Reiwa 7) | March 2024 (Reiwa 6) |
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 | 2026 (Kazoe age 25) 2043 (Kazoe age 42) 2062 (Kazoe age 61) | Honyaku (main year) |
| Woman | 2020 (Kazoe age 19) 2034 (Kazoe age 33) 2038 (Kazoe age 37) 2062 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2062 (Reiwa 44) | 2062 (Reiwa 44) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2071 (Reiwa 53) | 2072 (Reiwa 54) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2078 (Reiwa 60) | 2079 (Reiwa 61) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2081 (Reiwa 63) | 2082 (Reiwa 64) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2089 (Reiwa 71) | 2090 (Reiwa 72) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2091 (Reiwa 73) | 2092 (Reiwa 74) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2100 (Reiwa 82) | 2101 (Reiwa 83) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2101 (Reiwa 83) | 2102 (Reiwa 84) |
Also born in the Year of the Horse
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2002 in 2026?
They are 23 before their birthday and 24 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 25.
What is 2002 in the Japanese calendar?
2002 is Heisei 14 (平成14年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2002?
2002 is the Year of the Horse, sign 壬午 (みずのえうま). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2002 take the previous sign.