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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in October 2026 2026年10月开业吉日
There are 6 auspicious opening days in October 2026 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Friday, October 23, 2026, Thursday, October 29, 2026. Weekend options: Sun Oct 4, Sun Oct 11.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). October 2026 spans the 8th and 9th lunar months of the 丙午 Fire Horse year. Solar terms this month: 寒露 (Cold Dew) on Oct 8 and 霜降 (Frost Descends) on Oct 23.
All good opening days in October 2026
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 4 ★2026年10月4日 星期日 | 八月廿四8th lunar month, day 24 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | Excellent |
| Tue Oct 62026年10月6日 星期二 | 八月廿六8th lunar month, day 26 | Avoid if you're a Goat冲羊 | Good |
| Sun Oct 11 ★2026年10月11日 星期日 | 九月初二9th lunar month, day 2 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Good |
| Tue Oct 132026年10月13日 星期二 | 九月初四9th lunar month, day 4 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Excellent |
| Fri Oct 232026年10月23日 星期五 | 九月十四9th lunar month, day 14 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Thu Oct 292026年10月29日 星期四 | 九月二十9th lunar month, day 20 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | Excellent |
★ = weekend. “Zodiac clash” (冲) is the animal sign the day opposes: if you or the main person involved was born in that year, traditional advice is to choose another day.
Why the top picks stand out
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 九月初四
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财, 挂匾; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 金匮; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), consecrating something new (开光), starting travel (出行), breaking old patterns (解除), moving a deity (出火).
Lucky hours (吉时): 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 23:00–00:00 Rat.
Friday, October 23, 2026 九月十四
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 挂匾; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天喜. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), signing new contracts (开市), making a deal (交易), signing papers (立券), hanging a plaque (挂匾), honoring ancestors (祭祀).
Lucky hours (吉时): 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster.
Thursday, October 29, 2026 九月二十
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易; the Full (满) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天德, 月德. Full list of 宜 (do): engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), signing new contracts (开市), making a deal (交易), signing papers (立券), gathering friends and family (会亲友), welcoming a pet (纳畜), tending to growing things (牧养).
Lucky hours (吉时): 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster.
Lucky hours for every good day 吉时
Traditionally the ceremony (opening the doors or the first sale) is timed to a lucky two-hour period (时辰). Free, for every date above:
| Date | Lucky hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Sun Oct 4 | 01:00–03:00 Ox, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 21:00–23:00 Pig, 23:00–00:00 Rat |
| Tue Oct 6 | 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 21:00–23:00 Pig, 23:00–00:00 Rat |
| Sun Oct 11 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster |
| Tue Oct 13 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 23:00–00:00 Rat |
| Fri Oct 23 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster |
| Thu Oct 29 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster |
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How to use these dates
Start from the table, drop any day that clashes with your zodiac animal, then check the practical things: venue, travel, the family calendar. Many families also ask an elder or a 择日 master to check against each person’s bazi (八字). You can check a single day in our auspicious-date finder or read the full 宜/忌 for any day in the calendar.
Bring it home 备齐
The beckoning cat for the shop counter.
Red ribbon and scissors for the opening ceremony.
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Common questions
What are the most auspicious opening dates in October 2026?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in October 2026 are Tuesday, October 13, 2026; Friday, October 23, 2026; Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in October 2026?
Yes: Sunday, October 4, 2026; Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Which days in October 2026 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 11 days: Thu Oct 1, Wed Oct 7, Mon Oct 12, Sat Oct 17, Sun Oct 18, Mon Oct 19, Tue Oct 20, Sat Oct 24, Mon Oct 26, Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31.
How are these dates chosen?
Each day is checked in the traditional Chinese almanac: it must list 开市 among the day's favorable activities (宜) and not among its taboos (忌), and it must not be a Break (破) day or a day marked 诸事不宜. Days on the Yellow Path (黄道), with favorable day officers or blessing stars rank higher. A day that clashes (冲) with your own zodiac animal should be skipped.