Born in 1978 — How Old?
Born in 1978? In 2026 you turn 48. As of 12 August 2026 you are 47 or 48, depending on whether your birthday has passed.
Turns in 2026
48
Came / comes of age
1996
Chinese zodiac
🐎 Horse
Milestones for the 1978 cohort
| Milestone | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Adulthood (18) | 1996 | past |
| Turns 30 | 2008 | past |
| Turns 40 | 2018 | past |
| Turns 50 | 2028 | in 2 yrs |
| Turns 60 | 2038 | in 12 yrs |
| Retirement age (~65) | 2043 | in 17 yrs |
| Turns 100 | 2078 | in 52 yrs |
Retirement age is indicative (~65) — the exact age depends on sex, service record and year under Bulgarian law.
Nearby cohorts
Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 1978?
In 2026 the 1978 cohort turns 48. Those whose birthday has not yet passed are still 47.
What does the Bulgarian word "набор" mean?
"Nabor" comes from military conscription — men born in the same year entered service together as one draft cohort. Today it simply means everyone born in the same year: those born in 1978 are "nabor 1978", and cohort reunions remain a living tradition in many Bulgarian towns.
When does the 1978 cohort turn 18?
In 1996 — each member comes of age on their birthday that year.
What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 1978?
1978 is a year of the Horse (🐎). The sign changes at Chinese New Year (late January – February), so people born in the first weeks of the year may belong to the previous sign — the Snake.