Years of the Pig 1959 · 1971 · 1983 · 1995 · 2007 · 2019 · 2031

The Year of the Pig comes round every 12 years. The next one is 2031, the Year of the Metal Pig, which begins on 23 Jan 2031.

Every 12 years
Next: 2031
Sign: 12th of 12

Year of the Pig chart

The table shows every Year of the Pig from 1924 to 2043, with the exact start and end dates and the element that rules each one.

Year	Dates	Element sign	Stem-branch
1935	4 Feb 1935 – 23 Jan 1936	Wood Pig	乙亥 (yǐ hài)
1947	22 Jan 1947 – 9 Feb 1948	Fire Pig	丁亥 (dīng hài)
1959	8 Feb 1959 – 27 Jan 1960	Earth Pig	己亥 (jǐ hài)
1971	27 Jan 1971 – 14 Feb 1972	Metal Pig	辛亥 (xīn hài)
1983	13 Feb 1983 – 1 Feb 1984	Water Pig	癸亥 (guǐ hài)
1995	31 Jan 1995 – 18 Feb 1996	Wood Pig	乙亥 (yǐ hài)
2007	18 Feb 2007 – 6 Feb 2008	Fire Pig	丁亥 (dīng hài)
2019	5 Feb 2019 – 24 Jan 2020	Earth Pig	己亥 (jǐ hài)
2031	23 Jan 2031 – 10 Feb 2032	Metal Pig	辛亥 (xīn hài)
2043	10 Feb 2043 – 29 Jan 2044	Water Pig	癸亥 (guǐ hài)

Born in January or February? The Chinese zodiac year starts at Lunar New Year, not on 1 January, so check the exact dates above. If your birthday falls before Lunar New Year you belong to the previous year’s sign. The Birth Destiny calculator works it out for you.

When is the next Year of the Pig?

The next Year of the Pig is 2031, the Year of the Metal Pig. It runs from 23 Jan 2031 to 10 Feb 2032. After that the Pig returns in 2043.

What each element means for the Pig

Because the 12 animals are paired with five elements, the same combination only repeats every 60 years. Choose your birth year to see what your element adds to the Pig’s character.

Your zodiac year: běn mìng nián

When the Pig year comes round, everyone born under the Pig is in their běn mìng nián (本命年), their own zodiac year. Far from being lucky, tradition treats it as a year of change and challenge. The custom is to wear something red, such as a bracelet, socks or underwear, ideally given by an older relative.

Read the full Year of the Pig guide for personality, compatibility and career.

Years of the Pig questions, answered

What years are the Year of the Pig?

The Years of the Pig are 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031 and 2043. Each begins at Lunar New Year, which falls between 21 January and 20 February.

When is the next Year of the Pig?

The next Year of the Pig is 2031, the Year of the Metal Pig. It runs from 23 Jan 2031 to 10 Feb 2032.

Is my own zodiac year unlucky?

Tradition says the year of your own sign, called běn mìng nián, is a year of change that calls for extra care rather than a lucky one. Many people wear something red, often a gift from an older relative, for protection.