Born in 1960: How Old Am I in 2026?

Result

Age in 2026

66 years old (or 65 before your birthday)

If you were born in 1960, you turn 66 in 2026. Today, October 20, 2026, you are 66 if your birthday has passed and 65 if it is still to come.

Generation
Baby Boomers
Chinese zodiac
Metal Rat
Leap year
Yes (366 days)
January 1, 1960
Friday
Days old today
24034–24399
US full retirement age
67
Turning 100 in
2060

Exact age today by birth month

Born inAge on October 20, 2026
January 196066
February 196066
March 196066
April 196066
May 196066
June 196066
July 196066
August 196066
September 196066
October 196066 if born on or before October 20, otherwise 65
November 196065
December 196065

How old were you in…? Age in other years

YearAge during the year
198524 before your birthday, 25 after
199029 before your birthday, 30 after
199534 before your birthday, 35 after
200039 before your birthday, 40 after
200544 before your birthday, 45 after
201049 before your birthday, 50 after
201554 before your birthday, 55 after
202059 before your birthday, 60 after
202564 before your birthday, 65 after
2026 (this year)65 before your birthday, 66 after
203069 before your birthday, 70 after
203574 before your birthday, 75 after

When can you retire?

  • United States: full Social Security retirement age for people born in 1960 is 67, reached in 2027. Benefits can start from age 62 (in 2022) 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 2020).

Milestone birthdays

AgeYearWhen
18197848 years ago
21198145 years ago
30199036 years ago
40200026 years ago
50201016 years ago
6020206 years ago
6520251 years ago
702030In 4 years
752035In 9 years
802040In 14 years
902050In 24 years
1002060In 34 years

Generation and zodiac

  • Generation: 1960 falls in the Baby Boomers, born 1946–1964 (Pew Research Center definition).
  • Chinese zodiac: the Metal Rat, from Chinese New Year, which was in late January or February. Born earlier in 1960? Your sign is the Pig.
  • Calendar: 1960 started on a Friday and had 366 days, including February 29.

Find your exact age

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Frequently asked questions

How old am I if I was born in 1960?

In 2026 you turn 66. So today, October 20, 2026, you are 66 if your birthday has passed and 65 if it has not.

What generation is 1960?

Someone born in 1960 belongs to the Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964).

When can I retire if I was born in 1960?

In the United States, the full Social Security retirement age for people born in 1960 is 67. You can start reduced benefits at 62, in 2022. Other countries set their own pension ages.

What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 1960?

The Metal Rat. Chinese New Year 1960 was in late January or February, so people born in 1960 before that date are the Pig.

Was 1960 a leap year?

Yes. 1960 had 366 days, with February 29 falling on a Monday.

When does someone born in 1960 turn 50?

In 2010, 16 years ago.

Other birth years