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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in August 2027 2027年8月开业吉日
There are 7 auspicious opening days in August 2027 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Tuesday, August 3, 2027, Tuesday, August 17, 2027, Sunday, August 29, 2027. Weekend options: Sun Aug 29, Sat Aug 28.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). August 2027 spans the 6th and 7th lunar months of the 丁未 Fire Goat year. Solar terms this month: 立秋 (Start of Autumn) on Aug 8 and 处暑 (End of Heat) on Aug 23.
All good opening days in August 2027
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Aug 32027年8月3日 星期二 | 七月初二7th lunar month, day 2 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Excellent |
| Mon Aug 162027年8月16日 星期一 | 七月十五7th lunar month, day 15 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Excellent |
| Tue Aug 172027年8月17日 星期二 | 七月十六7th lunar month, day 16 | Avoid if you're a Dog冲狗 | Excellent |
| Sat Aug 28 ★2027年8月28日 星期六 | 七月廿七7th lunar month, day 27 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Good |
| Sun Aug 29 ★2027年8月29日 星期日 | 七月廿八7th lunar month, day 28 | Avoid if you're a Dog冲狗 | Excellent |
| Mon Aug 302027年8月30日 星期一 | 七月廿九7th lunar month, day 29 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | Excellent |
| Tue Aug 312027年8月31日 星期二 | 七月三十7th lunar month, day 30 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | 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, August 3, 2027 七月初二
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财, 挂匾; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 金匮; blessed by 天德, 月德. Full list of 宜 (do): engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), committing to someone (嫁娶), moving home (移徙), planting or moving in (入宅), starting travel (出行), signing new contracts (开市), 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.
Tuesday, August 17, 2027 七月十六
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 金匮; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天德合, 天喜, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): 安机械 (安机械), 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), 普渡 (普渡).
Lucky hours (吉时): 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster, 21:00–23:00 Pig.
Sunday, August 29, 2027 七月廿八
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 金匮; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天喜, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), 斋醮 (斋醮), 普渡 (普渡), moving home (移徙), planting or moving in (入宅), breaking ground (动土).
Lucky hours (吉时): 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster, 21:00–23:00 Pig.
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 Aug 3 | 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 |
| Mon Aug 16 | 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 |
| Tue Aug 17 | 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster, 21:00–23:00 Pig |
| Sat Aug 28 | 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 Aug 29 | 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster, 21:00–23:00 Pig |
| Mon Aug 30 | 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 |
| Tue Aug 31 | 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 |
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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 August 2027?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in August 2027 are Tuesday, August 3, 2027; Tuesday, August 17, 2027; Sunday, August 29, 2027.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in August 2027?
Yes: Sunday, August 29, 2027; Saturday, August 28, 2027.
Which days in August 2027 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 10 days: Wed Aug 4, Thu Aug 5, Sat Aug 7, Fri Aug 13, Sat Aug 14, Sun Aug 22, Mon Aug 23, Wed Aug 25, Thu Aug 26, Fri Aug 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.