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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in December 2026 2026年12月开业吉日
There are 4 auspicious opening days in December 2026 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Tuesday, December 29, 2026, Tuesday, December 1, 2026, Friday, December 18, 2026. Weekend options: Sun Dec 6.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). December 2026 spans the 10th and 11th lunar months of the 丙午 Fire Horse year. Solar terms this month: 大雪 (Major Snow) on Dec 7 and 冬至 (Winter Solstice) on Dec 22.
All good opening days in December 2026
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Dec 12026年12月1日 星期二 | 十月廿三10th lunar month, day 23 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | Excellent |
| Sun Dec 6 ★2026年12月6日 星期日 | 十月廿八10th lunar month, day 28 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Excellent |
| Fri Dec 182026年12月18日 星期五 | 冬月初十11th lunar month, day 10 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Excellent |
| Tue Dec 292026年12月29日 星期二 | 冬月廿一11th lunar month, day 21 | Avoid if you're a Goat冲羊 | 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, December 29, 2026 冬月廿一
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 天德; blessed by 月德合. Full list of 宜 (do): making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采), crafting tools (造车器), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), starting travel (出行), lighting incense (安香), repair or renovation (修造).
Lucky hours (吉时): 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.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 十月廿三
Favorable for 开市, 纳财; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 月德, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): signing new contracts (开市), receiving money (纳财), starting travel (出行), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), 斋醮 (斋醮), betrothal inquiry (问名).
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.
Friday, December 18, 2026 冬月初十
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易; the Full (满) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天恩. 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), starting travel (出行), gathering friends and family (会亲友), 安机械 (安机械).
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| Tue Dec 1 | 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 Dec 6 | 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 Dec 18 | 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 |
| Tue Dec 29 | 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 |
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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 December 2026?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in December 2026 are Tuesday, December 29, 2026; Tuesday, December 1, 2026; Friday, December 18, 2026.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in December 2026?
Yes: Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Which days in December 2026 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 11 days: Thu Dec 3, Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5, Tue Dec 8, Sun Dec 13, Sun Dec 20, Wed Dec 23, Fri Dec 25, Sat Dec 26, Sun Dec 27, Wed Dec 30.
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.