Rupi Kaur is 34 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 4 October 1992.
Indian-born Canadian poet whose Milk and Honey made her the leading star of Instagram poetry
Did you know?She illustrates her own books with simple line drawings.
Quick facts
Date of birth4 October 1992
Age34
NationalityCanadian
BirthplacePunjab, India
Editor's Take:
Rupi Kaur is the best-known poet of the social media age. She shared short poems and drawings online before turning them into books. Milk and Honey became one of the best-selling poetry collections ever. Her work deals with love, trauma, migration and the female body. Critics are divided over her simple style, but readers adore it. She performs her poetry on sold-out tours. She helped create a new wave known as Instapoetry. Her books have been translated into dozens of languages.
Key Milestones
2014: Self-publishes Milk and Honey
2017: Publishes The Sun and Her Flowers
2020: Publishes Home Body
Rupi Kaur (Punjabi: ਰੂਪੀ ਕੌਰ; born 4 October 1992) is an Indian-Canadian poet, illustrator, photographer, and author. Born in Punjab, India, Kaur immigrated to Canada at a young age with her family.
Rupi Kaur's birthday is October 4. She was born on October 4, 1992 in Punjab, India.
How old is Rupi Kaur?
Rupi Kaur is 34 years old, and turns 35 on her next birthday, October 4.
Who shares a birthday with Rupi Kaur?
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