Born in 1948: How Old Am I in 2026?

Result

Age in 2026

78 years old (or 77 before your birthday)

If you were born in 1948, you turn 78 in 2026. Today, October 20, 2026, you are 78 if your birthday has passed and 77 if it is still to come.

Generation
Baby Boomers
Chinese zodiac
Earth Rat
Leap year
Yes (366 days)
January 1, 1948
Thursday
Days old today
28417–28782
US full retirement age
66
Turning 100 in
2048

Exact age today by birth month

Born inAge on October 20, 2026
January 194878
February 194878
March 194878
April 194878
May 194878
June 194878
July 194878
August 194878
September 194878
October 194878 if born on or before October 20, otherwise 77
November 194877
December 194877

How old were you in…? Age in other years

YearAge during the year
198536 before your birthday, 37 after
199041 before your birthday, 42 after
199546 before your birthday, 47 after
200051 before your birthday, 52 after
200556 before your birthday, 57 after
201061 before your birthday, 62 after
201566 before your birthday, 67 after
202071 before your birthday, 72 after
202576 before your birthday, 77 after
2026 (this year)77 before your birthday, 78 after
203081 before your birthday, 82 after
203586 before your birthday, 87 after

When can you retire?

  • United States: full Social Security retirement age for people born in 1948 is 66, reached in 2014. Benefits can start from age 62 (in 2010) at a reduced rate. Source: Social Security Administration.
  • Elsewhere: pension ages differ by country and employer – for example, many government jobs in India retire at 60 (in 2008).

Milestone birthdays

AgeYearWhen
18196660 years ago
21196957 years ago
30197848 years ago
40198838 years ago
50199828 years ago
60200818 years ago
65201313 years ago
7020188 years ago
7520233 years ago
802028In 2 years
902038In 12 years
1002048In 22 years

Generation and zodiac

  • Generation: 1948 falls in the Baby Boomers, born 1946–1964 (Pew Research Center definition).
  • Chinese zodiac: the Earth Rat, from Chinese New Year, which was in late January or February. Born earlier in 1948? Your sign is the Pig.
  • Calendar: 1948 started on a Thursday and had 366 days, including February 29.

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Frequently asked questions

How old am I if I was born in 1948?

In 2026 you turn 78. So today, October 20, 2026, you are 78 if your birthday has passed and 77 if it has not.

What generation is 1948?

Someone born in 1948 belongs to the Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964).

When can I retire if I was born in 1948?

In the United States, the full Social Security retirement age for people born in 1948 is 66. You can start reduced benefits at 62, in 2010. Other countries set their own pension ages.

What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 1948?

The Earth Rat. Chinese New Year 1948 was in late January or February, so people born in 1948 before that date are the Pig.

Was 1948 a leap year?

Yes. 1948 had 366 days, with February 29 falling on a Sunday.

When does someone born in 1948 turn 50?

In 1998, 28 years ago.

Other birth years