虎Chinese zodiac years
Years of the Tiger 1950 · 1962 · 1974 · 1986 · 1998 · 2010 · 2022
The Year of the Tiger comes round every 12 years. The next one is 2034, the Year of the Wood Tiger, which begins on 19 Feb 2034.
- Every 12 years
- Next: 2034
- Sign: 3rd of 12
Year of the Tiger chart
The table shows every Year of the Tiger from 1924 to 2043, with the exact start and end dates and the element that rules each one.
| Year | Dates | Element sign | Stem-branch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 13 Feb 1926 – 1 Feb 1927 | Fire Tiger | 丙寅 (bǐng yín) |
| 1938 | 31 Jan 1938 – 18 Feb 1939 | Earth Tiger | 戊寅 (wù yín) |
| 1950 | 17 Feb 1950 – 5 Feb 1951 | Metal Tiger | 庚寅 (gēng yín) |
| 1962 | 5 Feb 1962 – 24 Jan 1963 | Water Tiger | 壬寅 (rén yín) |
| 1974 | 23 Jan 1974 – 10 Feb 1975 | Wood Tiger | 甲寅 (jiǎ yín) |
| 1986 | 9 Feb 1986 – 28 Jan 1987 | Fire Tiger | 丙寅 (bǐng yín) |
| 1998 | 28 Jan 1998 – 15 Feb 1999 | Earth Tiger | 戊寅 (wù yín) |
| 2010 | 14 Feb 2010 – 2 Feb 2011 | Metal Tiger | 庚寅 (gēng yín) |
| 2022 | 1 Feb 2022 – 21 Jan 2023 | Water Tiger | 壬寅 (rén yín) |
| 2034 | 19 Feb 2034 – 7 Feb 2035 | Wood Tiger | 甲寅 (jiǎ yín) |
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 Tiger?
The next Year of the Tiger is 2034, the Year of the Wood Tiger. It runs from 19 Feb 2034 to 7 Feb 2035. After that the Tiger returns in 2046.
What each element means for the Tiger
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 Tiger’s character.
Your zodiac year: běn mìng nián
When the Tiger year comes round, everyone born under the Tiger 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 Tiger guide for personality, compatibility and career.
Years of the Tiger questions, answered
What years are the Year of the Tiger?
The Years of the Tiger are 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 and 2034. Each begins at Lunar New Year, which falls between 21 January and 20 February.
When is the next Year of the Tiger?
The next Year of the Tiger is 2034, the Year of the Wood Tiger. It runs from 19 Feb 2034 to 7 Feb 2035.
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.
Years of the other signs
Find your sign from your birthday
Enter your date of birth and the calculator checks the Lunar New Year date for you.
