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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in October 2027 2027年10月开业吉日
There are 6 auspicious opening days in October 2027 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Friday, October 8, 2027, Monday, October 18, 2027, Sunday, October 24, 2027. Weekend options: Sun Oct 24, Sat Oct 30.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). October 2027 spans the 9th and 10th lunar months of the 丁未 Fire Goat year. Solar terms this month: 寒露 (Cold Dew) on Oct 8 and 霜降 (Frost Descends) on Oct 23.
All good opening days in October 2027
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Oct 12027年10月1日 星期五 | 九月初二9th lunar month, day 2 | Avoid if you're a Goat冲羊 | Good |
| Tue Oct 52027年10月5日 星期二 | 九月初六9th lunar month, day 6 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | Excellent |
| Fri Oct 82027年10月8日 星期五 | 九月初九9th lunar month, day 9 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Excellent |
| Mon Oct 182027年10月18日 星期一 | 九月十九9th lunar month, day 19 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Sun Oct 24 ★2027年10月24日 星期日 | 九月廿五9th lunar month, day 25 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | Excellent |
| Sat Oct 30 ★2027年10月30日 星期六 | 十月初二10th lunar month, day 2 | 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
Friday, October 8, 2027 九月初九
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财, 挂匾; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 金匮; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), honoring ancestors (祭祀), 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), 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.
Monday, October 18, 2027 九月十九
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 挂匾; 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), signing new contracts (开市), making a deal (交易), signing papers (立券), hanging a plaque (挂匾), honoring ancestors (祭祀).
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.
Sunday, October 24, 2027 九月廿五
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易; the Full (满) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天德, 月德. 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), gathering friends and family (会亲友), welcoming a pet (纳畜), tending to growing things (牧养).
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) |
|---|---|
| Fri Oct 1 | 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 |
| Tue Oct 5 | 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 |
| Fri Oct 8 | 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 Oct 18 | 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 |
| Sun Oct 24 | 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 Oct 30 | 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 October 2027?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in October 2027 are Friday, October 8, 2027; Monday, October 18, 2027; Sunday, October 24, 2027.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in October 2027?
Yes: Sunday, October 24, 2027; Saturday, October 30, 2027.
Which days in October 2027 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 15 days: Sat Oct 2, Wed Oct 6, Thu Oct 7, Tue Oct 12, Wed Oct 13, Thu Oct 14, Fri Oct 15, Tue Oct 19, Thu Oct 21, Mon Oct 25, Tue Oct 26, Wed Oct 27, 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.