1996 Chinese Zodiac Year
1996 is a Year of the Rat; its year pillar (Gānzhī) is Bing-Zi (丙子), with a na yin of Valley Stream Water (涧下水) (element: Water). Chinese New Year in 1996 falls on 1996-02-19.
| Zodiac sign | Rat |
|---|---|
| Year pillar (Gānzhī) | Bing-Zi (丙子) |
| Na yin element | Valley Stream Water (涧下水) |
| Chinese New Year | 1996-02-19 |
What Chinese zodiac sign is 1996?
1996 is a Year of the Rat.
When is Chinese New Year in 1996?
Chinese New Year in 1996 falls on 1996-02-19 (Gregorian calendar).
What is the year pillar (Gānzhī) and na yin element for 1996?
The year pillar for 1996 is Bing-Zi (丙子), with a na yin of Valley Stream Water (涧下水), an element of Water.
Zodiac, year pillar (Gānzhī) and na yin element are computed from the lunar calendar with lunar-typescript · Last updated 2026-09-11