2028 Chinese zodiac: year of the Earth Monkey
2028 was the year of the Earth Monkey in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 26 January 2028 and ended on 12 February 2029.
2028 is the year of the Earth Monkey (Yang). The Chinese year of the Monkey ran from 26 January 2028 to 12 February 2029, so anyone born between those dates is a Earth Monkey. Babies born in 2028 before 26 January 2028 belong to the Fire Goat of 2027.
2028 Earth Monkey personality
People born in the year of the Monkey are clever, curious and playful. Their strengths are inventiveness, humour and fast learning; their watch-outs are restlessness and occasional mischief.
The Earth element adds stability, practicality and patience, so the Earth Monkey of 2028 combines the Monkey's nature with earth qualities. Yang years are traditionally seen as outgoing and active.
Careers that suit the Monkey: technology, science, trading, media, engineering.
Born in January or February 2028?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 2028, Chinese New Year fell on 26 January 2028.
- Born 26 January 2028 or later in 2028: Earth Monkey.
- Born 1 January – 25 January 2028: Fire Goat (2027 sign).
Monkey compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Rat, Dragon |
| Secret friend | Snake |
| Traditional clash | Tiger |
Other Monkey years
1992, 2004, 2016, 2040. The Earth Monkey itself returns in 2088.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 2028?
The Earth Monkey, for births from 26 January 2028 to 12 February 2029.
What if I was born in January or early February 2028?
If you were born before 26 January 2028, your sign is the Fire Goat of 2027, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 2028 in the Chinese zodiac?
Earth (Yang). Earth is linked with stability, practicality and patience; its colour is yellow and brown.
Which signs are compatible with the Monkey?
Best matches are the Rat and Dragon, plus the Snake as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Tiger.
When is the next Earth Monkey year?
2088. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 2028 in 2026?
They will be born in 2028, 2 years after 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.