Year of the Pig: Years, Personality, Compatibility and Gifts

October 7, 2026

The Pig is one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Recent Pig years: 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031.

Chinese New Year falls in late January or February, so if your birthday is early in the year, check whether you belong to the year before. Traditions vary; enjoy it for fun.

Pig years

1935
1947: Born in 1947
1959: Born in 1959
1971: Born in 1971
1983: Born in 1983
1995: Born in 1995
2007: Born in 2007
2019
2031

Pig personality traits

Generous
Warm-hearted
Easy-going
Loves good food
Sincere

Compatibility

Traditionally best with: Rabbit and Goat
Traditionally clashes with: Snake

Gift ideas for a Pig

A food hamper
A restaurant voucher
A luxury treat
Star sign gifts: Star sign gifts

Key things to remember

Add their zodiac animal to a birthday card for a personal touch.

Frequently asked questions

What years are the year of the Pig?

1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031.

Who is the Pig compatible with?

Traditionally the Rabbit and the Goat.

What is a good example of year of the Pig?

"Traditionally best with: Rabbit and Goat" is one of 20 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

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