The Monkey in the Chinese zodiac
In love, the Monkey is witty, curious and inventive. It needs variety and someone who laughs with it.
The years of the Monkey
The year begins with the Chinese New Year, the second new moon after the winter solstice (Beijing time). The table gives the first and last day of every year.
| Year | Animal and element | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | Metal Monkey | 20 February 1920 | 7 February 1921 |
| 1932 | Water Monkey | 6 February 1932 | 25 January 1933 |
| 1944 | Wood Monkey | 25 January 1944 | 12 February 1945 |
| 1956 | Fire Monkey | 12 February 1956 | 30 January 1957 |
| 1968 | Earth Monkey | 30 January 1968 | 16 February 1969 |
| 1980 | Metal Monkey | 16 February 1980 | 4 February 1981 |
| 1992 | Water Monkey | 4 February 1992 | 22 January 1993 |
| 2004 | Wood Monkey | 22 January 2004 | 8 February 2005 |
| 2016 | Fire Monkey | 8 February 2016 | 27 January 2017 |
| 2028 | Earth Monkey | 26 January 2028 | 12 February 2029 |