🐒 Year of the Monkey
The Monkey is the ninth animal of the Chinese zodiac. Recent Monkey years are 1992, 2004, 2016, and the next Year of the Monkey is 2028.
Monkey personality traits
The Monkey is linked with intelligence, humour and curiosity. Monkey-year people are traditionally described as witty, inventive and full of ideas, often the life of the party.
Strengths
- Quick learner
- Funny
- Versatile
- Problem-solver
Challenges
- Mischievous
- Restless
- Can be vain
Legend: The Monkey helped clear weeds from the raft during the Great Race and finished ninth.
Best matches for the Monkey
Monkey years and elements
Each zodiac year starts on Chinese New Year, so people born in January or early February belong to the previous animal.
| Year | Element | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | ⚙️ Metal Monkey | February 20, 1920 – February 7, 1921 |
| 1932 | 💧 Water Monkey | February 6, 1932 – January 25, 1933 |
| 1944 | 🌳 Wood Monkey | January 25, 1944 – February 12, 1945 |
| 1956 | 🔥 Fire Monkey | February 12, 1956 – January 30, 1957 |
| 1968 | ⛰️ Earth Monkey | January 30, 1968 – February 16, 1969 |
| 1980 | ⚙️ Metal Monkey | February 16, 1980 – February 4, 1981 |
| 1992 | 💧 Water Monkey | February 4, 1992 – January 22, 1993 |
| 2004 | 🌳 Wood Monkey | January 22, 2004 – February 8, 2005 |
| 2016 | 🔥 Fire Monkey | February 8, 2016 – January 27, 2017 |
| 2028 | ⛰️ Earth Monkey | January 26, 2028 – February 12, 2029 |
| 2040 | ⚙️ Metal Monkey | February 12, 2040 – January 31, 2041 |
Famous people born in the Year of the Monkey
- March 31, 1596French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist (1596–1650)
- February 7, 1812English novelist and social critic (1812–1870)
- January 29, 1860Russian dramatist and author (1860–1904)
- January 22, 1788English Romantic poet and lyricist (1788–1824)
- August 29, 1632English philosopher and physician (1632-1704)
- May 18, 1920264th pope of the Catholic Church (1978–2005)
- May 8, 1884President of the United States from 1945 to 1953; politician (1884–1972)
- July 16, 1872Norwegian explorer; first person to reach the South Pole (1872–1928)
- May 18, 1872British philosopher and logician (1872–1970)
- November 24, 1632Dutch philosopher (1632-1677)
- February 22, 1788German philosopher (1788-1860)
- July 22, 1992American singer and actress (born 1992)
- August 27, 1908President of the United States from 1963 to 1969 (1908–1973)
- January 3, 1969German racing driver (born 1969)
- February 6, 1945Jamaican reggae musician (1945–1981)
- February 16, 1848French writer, art critic and journalist (1848–1917)
- July 4, 1872President of the United States from 1923 to 1929
- March 30, 1968French Canadian singer (born 1968)
- November 29, 1932President of France from 1995 to 2007
- February 5, 1992Brazilian footballer (born 1992)
- December 9, 1608English poet and civil servant (1608–1674)
- June 13, 19448th Secretary-General of the United Nations
- July 7, 1860Austrian late-Romantic composer (1860–1911)
- October 11, 1884American diplomat and activist, First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945 (1884–1962)
All Chinese zodiac animals
Frequently asked questions
What years are the Year of the Monkey?
Recent Monkey years include 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040. Each Monkey year starts on Chinese New Year, which falls between January 21 and February 20.
When is the next Year of the Monkey?
The next Year of the Monkey after 2026 is 2028, running from January 26, 2028 to February 12, 2029.
Which animals are compatible with the Monkey?
Traditionally, the Monkey is most compatible with the Rat, Dragon, Snake.