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Born in 1988? You are 37 or 38
38 if your birthday has already come this year, 37 if it is still to come. On your birthday in 2026 you turn 38.
As of Saturday 24 October 2026, Sydney time.
The Australian ages for 1988
| Milestone | Age | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Enrol and vote (compulsory) | 18 | 2006 — reached |
| Preservation age — super | 60 | 2048 |
| Age Pension age | 67 | 2055 |
1988 was a leap year, so a 29 February birthday is possible for it. Where each age comes from: the sources.
Born in 1988: your age on each birthday ahead
| Birthday in | Turning |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 |
| 2027 | 39 |
| 2028 | 40 |
| 2029 | 41 |
| 2030 | 42 |
| 2031 | 43 |
| 2032 | 44 |
| 2033 | 45 |
| 2034 | 46 |
| 2035 | 47 |
| 2036 | 48 |