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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in November 2026 2026年11月开业吉日
There are 7 auspicious opening days in November 2026 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Monday, November 16, 2026, Thursday, November 19, 2026. Weekend options: Sun Nov 22.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). November 2026 spans the 9th and 10th lunar months of the 丙午 Fire Horse year. Solar terms this month: 立冬 (Start of Winter) on Nov 7 and 小雪 (Minor Snow) on Nov 22.
All good opening days in November 2026
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Nov 42026年11月4日 星期三 | 九月廿六9th lunar month, day 26 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Thu Nov 122026年11月12日 星期四 | 十月初四10th lunar month, day 4 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Good |
| Fri Nov 132026年11月13日 星期五 | 十月初五10th lunar month, day 5 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Good |
| Mon Nov 162026年11月16日 星期一 | 十月初八10th lunar month, day 8 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Thu Nov 192026年11月19日 星期四 | 十月十一10th lunar month, day 11 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | Excellent |
| Sun Nov 22 ★2026年11月22日 星期日 | 十月十四10th lunar month, day 14 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | Good |
| Tue Nov 242026年11月24日 星期二 | 十月十六10th lunar month, day 16 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Good |
★ = 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
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 九月廿六
Favorable for 开市, 立券; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天喜, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): crafting tools (造车器), committing to someone (嫁娶), making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采), gathering friends and family (会亲友), honoring ancestors (祭祀), starting travel (出行), signing new contracts (开市).
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.
Monday, November 16, 2026 十月初八
Favorable for 开市, 纳财; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 青龙; blessed by 月德. Full list of 宜 (do): engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), committing to someone (嫁娶), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), 雕刻 (雕刻), moving home (移徙), signing new contracts (开市).
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, November 19, 2026 十月十一
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 挂匾; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), coming-of-age rites (冠笄), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), 斋醮 (斋醮), consecrating something new (开光), starting travel (出行).
Lucky hours (吉时): 00:00–01:00 Rat, 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 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) |
|---|---|
| Wed Nov 4 | 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 Nov 12 | 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 Nov 13 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 17:00–19:00 Rooster |
| Mon Nov 16 | 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 Nov 19 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 17:00–19:00 Rooster |
| Sun Nov 22 | 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 Nov 24 | 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 |
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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 November 2026?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in November 2026 are Wednesday, November 4, 2026; Monday, November 16, 2026; Thursday, November 19, 2026.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in November 2026?
Yes: Sunday, November 22, 2026.
Which days in November 2026 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 12 days: Sun Nov 1, Mon Nov 2, Tue Nov 3, Thu Nov 5, Fri Nov 6, Sun Nov 8, Sat Nov 14, Wed Nov 18, Sat Nov 21, Mon Nov 23, Thu Nov 26, Sun Nov 29.
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.