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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in May 2027 2027年5月开业吉日
There are 9 auspicious opening days in May 2027 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Monday, May 10, 2027, Saturday, May 22, 2027, Monday, May 3, 2027. Weekend options: Sat May 22.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). May 2027 spans the 3rd and 4th lunar months of the 丁未 Fire Goat year. Solar terms this month: 立夏 (Start of Summer) on May 6 and 小满 (Grain Buds) on May 21.
All good opening days in May 2027
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon May 32027年5月3日 星期一 | 三月廿七3rd lunar month, day 27 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Wed May 52027年5月5日 星期三 | 三月廿九3rd lunar month, day 29 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Good |
| Thu May 62027年5月6日 星期四 | 四月初一4th lunar month, day 1 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | Excellent |
| Mon May 102027年5月10日 星期一 | 四月初五4th lunar month, day 5 | Avoid if you're a Goat冲羊 | Excellent |
| Wed May 122027年5月12日 星期三 | 四月初七4th lunar month, day 7 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Excellent |
| Mon May 172027年5月17日 星期一 | 四月十二4th lunar month, day 12 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Excellent |
| Tue May 182027年5月18日 星期二 | 四月十三4th lunar month, day 13 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | Good |
| Sat May 22 ★2027年5月22日 星期六 | 四月十七4th lunar month, day 17 | Avoid if you're a Goat冲羊 | Excellent |
| Mon May 242027年5月24日 星期一 | 四月十九4th lunar month, day 19 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | 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, May 10, 2027 四月初五
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 玉堂; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天喜. Full list of 宜 (do): signing new contracts (开市), making a deal (交易), signing papers (立券), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), consecrating something new (开光), breaking ground (动土), setting up a new bed (安床).
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.
Saturday, May 22, 2027 四月十七
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 玉堂; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天德, 天喜. Full list of 宜 (do): honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), consecrating something new (开光), making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采), breaking old patterns (解除), breaking ground (动土).
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.
Monday, May 3, 2027 三月廿七
Favorable for 开市, 交易; the Full (满) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天德, 月德, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): trying to conceive (求嗣), starting travel (出行), breaking old patterns (解除), making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采), committing to someone (嫁娶), gathering friends and family (会亲友), welcoming a new household member (进人口).
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) |
|---|---|
| Mon May 3 | 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 |
| Wed May 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 |
| Thu May 6 | 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 May 10 | 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 |
| Wed May 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 |
| Mon May 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 |
| Tue May 18 | 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 |
| Sat May 22 | 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 |
| Mon May 24 | 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 |
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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.
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Common questions
What are the most auspicious opening dates in May 2027?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in May 2027 are Monday, May 10, 2027; Saturday, May 22, 2027; Monday, May 3, 2027.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in May 2027?
Yes: Saturday, May 22, 2027.
Which days in May 2027 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 8 days: Sun May 2, Sun May 9, Thu May 13, Wed May 19, Fri May 21, Sun May 23, Thu May 27, Fri May 28.
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.