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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in July 2027 2027年7月开业吉日
There are 7 auspicious opening days in July 2027 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Sunday, July 4, 2027, Sunday, July 11, 2027, Monday, July 19, 2027. Weekend options: Sun Jul 4, Sun Jul 11, Sat Jul 10, Sat Jul 17.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). July 2027 spans the 5th and 6th lunar months of the 丁未 Fire Goat year. Solar terms this month: 小暑 (Minor Heat) on Jul 7 and 大暑 (Major Heat) on Jul 23.
All good opening days in July 2027
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Jul 4 ★2027年7月4日 星期日 | 六月初一6th lunar month, day 1 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Excellent |
| Sat Jul 10 ★2027年7月10日 星期六 | 六月初七6th lunar month, day 7 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Excellent |
| Sun Jul 11 ★2027年7月11日 星期日 | 六月初八6th lunar month, day 8 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Excellent |
| Sat Jul 17 ★2027年7月17日 星期六 | 六月十四6th lunar month, day 14 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | Excellent |
| Mon Jul 192027年7月19日 星期一 | 六月十六6th lunar month, day 16 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | Excellent |
| Thu Jul 222027年7月22日 星期四 | 六月十九6th lunar month, day 19 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Excellent |
| Thu Jul 292027年7月29日 星期四 | 六月廿六6th lunar month, day 26 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | 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
Sunday, July 4, 2027 六月初一
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 挂匾; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 青龙; the Full (满) day officer favors new beginnings. Full list of 宜 (do): consecrating something new (开光), trying to conceive (求嗣), starting travel (出行), coming-of-age rites (冠笄), committing to someone (嫁娶), cutting wood (伐木), 架马 (架马), 开柱眼 (开柱眼).
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.
Sunday, July 11, 2027 六月初八
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 挂匾; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 天德; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天喜. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), consecrating something new (开光), moving a deity (出火).
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.
Monday, July 19, 2027 六月十六
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 明堂; blessed by 天德合, 月德合. Full list of 宜 (do): engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), gathering friends and family (会亲友), starting school (入学), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), consecrating something new (开光).
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) |
|---|---|
| Sun Jul 4 | 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 |
| Sat Jul 10 | 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 |
| Sun Jul 11 | 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 Jul 17 | 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 Jul 19 | 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 |
| Thu Jul 22 | 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 Jul 29 | 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.
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 July 2027?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in July 2027 are Sunday, July 4, 2027; Sunday, July 11, 2027; Monday, July 19, 2027.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in July 2027?
Yes: Sunday, July 4, 2027; Sunday, July 11, 2027; Saturday, July 10, 2027; Saturday, July 17, 2027.
Which days in July 2027 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 10 days: Thu Jul 1, Tue Jul 6, Thu Jul 8, Mon Jul 12, Fri Jul 16, Tue Jul 20, Fri Jul 23, Sat Jul 24, Mon Jul 26, Fri Jul 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.