Age today by birth month
The exact age depends on the birthday. This table shows how old someone born on the first of each month of 1988 is today, and when they next have a birthday.
| Born on | Age today | Next birthday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 1988 | 38 years, 9 months | Turns 39 on Jan 1, 2027 |
| February 1, 1988 | 38 years, 8 months | Turns 39 on Feb 1, 2027 |
| March 1, 1988 | 38 years, 7 months | Turns 39 on Mar 1, 2027 |
| April 1, 1988 | 38 years, 6 months | Turns 39 on Apr 1, 2027 |
| May 1, 1988 | 38 years, 5 months | Turns 39 on May 1, 2027 |
| June 1, 1988 | 38 years, 4 months | Turns 39 on Jun 1, 2027 |
| July 1, 1988 | 38 years, 3 months | Turns 39 on Jul 1, 2027 |
| August 1, 1988 | 38 years, 2 months | Turns 39 on Aug 1, 2027 |
| September 1, 1988 | 38 years, 1 month | Turns 39 on Sep 1, 2027 |
| October 1, 1988 | 38 years | Turns 39 on Oct 1, 2027 |
| November 1, 1988 | 37 years, 11 months | Turns 38 on Nov 1, 2026 |
| December 1, 1988 | 37 years, 10 months | Turns 38 on Dec 1, 2026 |
How to work out the age for 1988
Subtract 1988 from the current year: 2026 − 1988 = 38. That is the age a person reaches on their birthday in 2026. Until the birthday comes, take one off, which gives 37. For example, someone born on December 1, 1988 is 37 today, because their 2026 birthday is still to come.
The same rule works for any year: the age on the birthday is the year minus 1988. In a spreadsheet, put the date of birth in A1 and use =DATEDIF(A1,TODAY(),"y") for the age in full years.
Age in coming years
| Year | Age after the birthday | Age before the birthday |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | 36 |
| 2026 | 38 | 37 |
| 2027 | 39 | 38 |
| 2028 | 40 | 39 |
| 2029 | 41 | 40 |
| 2030 | 42 | 41 |
| 2031 | 43 | 42 |
| 2032 | 44 | 43 |
| 2033 | 45 | 44 |
| 2034 | 46 | 45 |
| 2035 | 47 | 46 |
| 2036 | 48 | 47 |
Milestone birthdays for people born in 1988
| Age | Year | When |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 2028 | in 2 years |
| 50 | 2038 | in 12 years |
| 60 | 2048 | in 22 years |
| 65 | 2053 | in 27 years |
| 70 | 2058 | in 32 years |
| 75 | 2063 | in 37 years |
| 80 | 2068 | in 42 years |
| 90 | 2078 | in 52 years |
1988: generation, zodiac and calendar
People born in 1988 belong to the Millennials (Generation Y), the group born from 1981 to 1996. In the Chinese zodiac 1988 is mostly the Year of the Dragon; babies born before Chinese New Year that year count as the Rabbit. 1988 was a leap year with 366 days, and January 1, 1988 fell on a Friday.
Other birth years: born in 1985 · born in 1986 · born in 1987 · born in 1989 · born in 1990 · born in 1991. For any date of birth, use the age calculator; to count down to the next one, try the birthday countdown.
Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 1988?
In 2026, someone born in 1988 is 38 years old after their birthday this year, and 37 before it. Enter the exact date of birth above for the age in years, months and days.
What year does someone born in 1988 turn 40?
2028. Add the age to the birth year: 1988 + 40 = 2028.
What generation is someone born in 1988?
The Millennials (Generation Y), which covers people born from 1981 to 1996.
What is the Chinese zodiac for 1988?
1988 is the Year of the Dragon. The Chinese year begins at Chinese New Year in late January or February, so people born in January or early February 1988 belong to the Year of the Rabbit.
Was 1988 a leap year?
Yes. 1988 had 366 days, with February 29.
How many days old is someone born on January 1, 1988?
14,165 days old today, or about 2,023 weeks.
How do I count the days until a date?
Pick the date in the days until calculator. It counts calendar days from today, not counting today, and shows weeks, months and business days too.
Does the count include today?
No. A date tomorrow is 1 day away. For the days between two dates you can choose to include the end date in the date duration calculator.