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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in September 2027 2027年9月开业吉日
There are 5 auspicious opening days in September 2027 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Thursday, September 23, 2027, Saturday, September 11, 2027, Friday, September 17, 2027. Weekend options: Sat Sep 11.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). September 2027 spans the 8th and 9th lunar months of the 丁未 Fire Goat year. Solar terms this month: 白露 (White Dew) on Sep 8 and 秋分 (Autumn Equinox) on Sep 23.
All good opening days in September 2027
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Sep 11 ★2027年9月11日 星期六 | 八月十一8th lunar month, day 11 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | Excellent |
| Thu Sep 162027年9月16日 星期四 | 八月十六8th lunar month, day 16 | Avoid if you're a Dragon冲龙 | Fair |
| Fri Sep 172027年9月17日 星期五 | 八月十七8th lunar month, day 17 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | Excellent |
| Thu Sep 232027年9月23日 星期四 | 八月廿三8th lunar month, day 23 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | Excellent |
| Wed Sep 292027年9月29日 星期三 | 八月廿九8th lunar month, day 29 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | 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
Thursday, September 23, 2027 八月廿三
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 挂匾; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 月德合, 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), breaking old patterns (解除).
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.
Saturday, September 11, 2027 八月十一
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财, 挂匾; 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), receiving money (纳财), hanging a plaque (挂匾), planting (栽种), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福).
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.
Friday, September 17, 2027 八月十七
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财, 挂匾; the Full (满) day officer favors new beginnings. Full list of 宜 (do): engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), signing new contracts (开市), making a deal (交易), signing papers (立券), hanging a plaque (挂匾), receiving money (纳财), planting (栽种).
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) |
|---|---|
| Sat Sep 11 | 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 Sep 16 | 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 |
| Fri Sep 17 | 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 Sep 23 | 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 |
| Wed Sep 29 | 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 |
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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 September 2027?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in September 2027 are Thursday, September 23, 2027; Saturday, September 11, 2027; Friday, September 17, 2027.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in September 2027?
Yes: Saturday, September 11, 2027.
Which days in September 2027 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 14 days: Thu Sep 2, Fri Sep 3, Sat Sep 4, Mon Sep 6, Tue Sep 7, Fri Sep 10, Sun Sep 12, Mon Sep 13, Tue Sep 14, Mon Sep 20, Wed Sep 22, Fri Sep 24, and others.
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.