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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in January 2027 2027年1月开业吉日
There are 6 auspicious opening days in January 2027 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Monday, January 11, 2027, Tuesday, January 12, 2027, Friday, January 8, 2027. Weekend options: Sun Jan 17.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). January 2027 spans the 11th and 12th lunar months of the 丙午 Fire Horse year. Solar terms this month: 小寒 (Minor Cold) on Jan 5 and 大寒 (Major Cold) on Jan 20.
All good opening days in January 2027
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Jan 52027年1月5日 星期二 | 冬月廿八11th lunar month, day 28 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Excellent |
| Fri Jan 82027年1月8日 星期五 | 腊月初一12th lunar month, day 1 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | Excellent |
| Mon Jan 112027年1月11日 星期一 | 腊月初四12th lunar month, day 4 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Excellent |
| Tue Jan 122027年1月12日 星期二 | 腊月初五12th lunar month, day 5 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Excellent |
| Sun Jan 17 ★2027年1月17日 星期日 | 腊月初十12th lunar month, day 10 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Excellent |
| Fri Jan 292027年1月29日 星期五 | 腊月廿二12th lunar month, day 22 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | 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
Monday, January 11, 2027 腊月初四
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 金匮; blessed by 天德, 月德. Full list of 宜 (do): ritual bathing (沐浴), painting and sculpting (塑绘), consecrating something new (开光), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), signing new contracts (开市), making a deal (交易), signing papers (立券).
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.
Tuesday, January 12, 2027 腊月初五
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 天德; the Full (满) day officer favors new beginnings. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), starting travel (出行), a fresh haircut (理发), setting up a new bed (安床), breaking new ground (启钻), funeral arrangements (安葬), tending a grave (修坟), signing new contracts (开市).
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, January 8, 2027 腊月初一
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 明堂; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings. Full list of 宜 (do): signing new contracts (开市), making a deal (交易), signing papers (立券), receiving money (纳财), welcoming a pet (纳畜), 造畜稠 (造畜稠), planting or moving in (入宅), moving home (移徙).
Lucky hours (吉时): 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.
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 Jan 5 | 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 Jan 8 | 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 |
| Mon Jan 11 | 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 Jan 12 | 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 Jan 17 | 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 Jan 29 | 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 January 2027?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in January 2027 are Monday, January 11, 2027; Tuesday, January 12, 2027; Friday, January 8, 2027.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in January 2027?
Yes: Sunday, January 17, 2027.
Which days in January 2027 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 11 days: Fri Jan 1, Thu Jan 14, Fri Jan 15, Sat Jan 16, Tue Jan 19, Thu Jan 21, Sat Jan 23, Tue Jan 26, Wed Jan 27, Thu Jan 28, Sun Jan 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.