Born in 2004 (Heisei 16)
Japanese eraHeisei 16
Age now21 before birthday / 22 after
Kazoe age (2026)23
Zodiac甲申 (きのえさる)
People born in 2004 turn 22 on their birthday in 2026. 2004 is the Year of the Monkey (甲申 (きのえさる)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2004
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2004 are in the same grade as those born from April 2003.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2004 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2011 (Heisei 23) | April 2010 (Heisei 22) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2017 (Heisei 29) | April 2016 (Heisei 28) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2020 (Reiwa 2) | March 2019 (Heisei 31) |
| High school starts | April 2020 (Reiwa 2) | April 2019 (Heisei 31) |
| High school graduation | March 2023 (Reiwa 5) | March 2022 (Reiwa 4) |
| University starts | April 2023 (Reiwa 5) | April 2022 (Reiwa 4) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2027 (Reiwa 9) | March 2026 (Reiwa 8) |
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 | 2028 (Kazoe age 25) 2045 (Kazoe age 42) 2064 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2022 (Kazoe age 19) 2036 (Kazoe age 33) 2040 (Kazoe age 37) 2064 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2064 (Reiwa 46) | 2064 (Reiwa 46) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2073 (Reiwa 55) | 2074 (Reiwa 56) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2080 (Reiwa 62) | 2081 (Reiwa 63) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2083 (Reiwa 65) | 2084 (Reiwa 66) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2091 (Reiwa 73) | 2092 (Reiwa 74) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2093 (Reiwa 75) | 2094 (Reiwa 76) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2102 (Reiwa 84) | 2103 (Reiwa 85) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2103 (Reiwa 85) | 2104 (Reiwa 86) |
Also born in the Year of the Monkey
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2004 in 2026?
They are 21 before their birthday and 22 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 23.
What is 2004 in the Japanese calendar?
2004 is Heisei 16 (平成16年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2004?
2004 is the Year of the Monkey, sign 甲申 (きのえさる). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2004 take the previous sign.