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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in April 2027 2027年4月开业吉日
There are 7 auspicious opening days in April 2027 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Saturday, April 17, 2027, Friday, April 2, 2027, Monday, April 5, 2027. Weekend options: Sat Apr 17.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). April 2027 spans the 2nd and 3rd lunar months of the 丁未 Fire Goat year. Solar terms this month: 清明 (Pure Brightness) on Apr 5 and 谷雨 (Grain Rain) on Apr 20.
All good opening days in April 2027
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Apr 22027年4月2日 星期五 | 二月廿六2nd lunar month, day 26 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | Excellent |
| Mon Apr 52027年4月5日 星期一 | 二月廿九2nd lunar month, day 29 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Excellent |
| Fri Apr 92027年4月9日 星期五 | 三月初三3rd lunar month, day 3 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Good |
| Thu Apr 152027年4月15日 星期四 | 三月初九3rd lunar month, day 9 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | Excellent |
| Sat Apr 17 ★2027年4月17日 星期六 | 三月十一3rd lunar month, day 11 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Excellent |
| Wed Apr 212027年4月21日 星期三 | 三月十五3rd lunar month, day 15 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Good |
| Thu Apr 292027年4月29日 星期四 | 三月廿三3rd lunar month, day 23 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | 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
Saturday, April 17, 2027 三月十一
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 挂匾; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 司命; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): lighting incense (安香), moving a deity (出火), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), committing to someone (嫁娶), signing new contracts (开市), signing papers (立券), making a deal (交易).
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, April 2, 2027 二月廿六
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天喜, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): consecrating something new (开光), trying to conceive (求嗣), starting travel (出行), engagement (纳采), coming-of-age rites (冠笄), moving a deity (出火), tearing down what is done (拆卸), 起基 (起基).
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.
Monday, April 5, 2027 二月廿九
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 司命; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), 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), tearing down what is done (拆卸), 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| Fri Apr 2 | 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 Apr 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 Apr 9 | 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 Apr 15 | 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 |
| Sat Apr 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 |
| Wed Apr 21 | 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 Apr 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 April 2027?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in April 2027 are Saturday, April 17, 2027; Friday, April 2, 2027; Monday, April 5, 2027.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in April 2027?
Yes: Saturday, April 17, 2027.
Which days in April 2027 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 8 days: Sat Apr 3, Sun Apr 4, Tue Apr 6, Tue Apr 13, Tue Apr 20, Sat Apr 24, Sun Apr 25, Tue Apr 27.
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.