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Auspicious Moving Dates in October 2026 2026年10月搬家吉日
There are 11 auspicious move-in days in October 2026 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Friday, October 23, 2026. Weekend options: Sun Oct 11, Sat Oct 24, Sat Oct 3, Sun Oct 4.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). October 2026 spans the 8th and 9th lunar months of the 丙午 Fire Horse year. Solar terms this month: 寒露 (Cold Dew) on Oct 8 and 霜降 (Frost Descends) on Oct 23.
All good move-in days in October 2026
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 12026年10月1日 星期四 | 八月廿一8th lunar month, day 21 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Fair |
| Sat Oct 3 ★2026年10月3日 星期六 | 八月廿三8th lunar month, day 23 | Avoid if you're a Dragon冲龙 | Good |
| Sun Oct 4 ★2026年10月4日 星期日 | 八月廿四8th lunar month, day 24 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | Good |
| Tue Oct 62026年10月6日 星期二 | 八月廿六8th lunar month, day 26 | Avoid if you're a Goat冲羊 | Excellent |
| Sun Oct 11 ★2026年10月11日 星期日 | 九月初二9th lunar month, day 2 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Tue Oct 132026年10月13日 星期二 | 九月初四9th lunar month, day 4 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Excellent |
| Thu Oct 152026年10月15日 星期四 | 九月初六9th lunar month, day 6 | Avoid if you're a Dragon冲龙 | Good |
| Fri Oct 232026年10月23日 星期五 | 九月十四9th lunar month, day 14 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Sat Oct 24 ★2026年10月24日 星期六 | 九月十五9th lunar month, day 15 | Avoid if you're a Ox冲牛 | Excellent |
| Mon Oct 262026年10月26日 星期一 | 九月十七9th lunar month, day 17 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | Good |
| Wed Oct 282026年10月28日 星期三 | 九月十九9th lunar month, day 19 | 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
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 九月初四
Favorable for 入宅, 移徙, 纳财; 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.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 八月廿六
Favorable for 入宅, 移徙, 安香, 修造; the Settle (定) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), crafting tools (造车器), 安机械 (安机械), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), consecrating something new (开光), lighting incense (安香), moving a deity (出火).
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.
Friday, October 23, 2026 九月十四
Favorable for 入宅, 移徙, 安床, 修造; 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.
Lucky hours for every good day 吉时
Traditionally the ceremony (carrying the first items across the threshold) is timed to a lucky two-hour period (时辰). Free, for every date above:
| Date | Lucky hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Thu Oct 1 | 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 Oct 3 | 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 |
| Sun Oct 4 | 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 Oct 6 | 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 |
| Sun Oct 11 | 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 |
| Tue Oct 13 | 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 Oct 15 | 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 Oct 23 | 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 24 | 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 Oct 26 | 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 |
| Wed Oct 28 | 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.
Bring it home 备齐
Traditional picks: a rice bucket, a pineapple (旺来), a lucky plant.
Hang on move-in day to welcome good fortune.
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Common questions
What are the most auspicious move-in dates in October 2026?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best move-in dates in October 2026 are Tuesday, October 13, 2026; Tuesday, October 6, 2026; Friday, October 23, 2026.
Are there good move-in dates on a weekend in October 2026?
Yes: Sunday, October 11, 2026; Saturday, October 24, 2026; Saturday, October 3, 2026; Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Which days in October 2026 should be avoided for moving house?
The almanac lists 入宅/移徙 as inauspicious (忌) on 12 days: Fri Oct 2, Mon Oct 5, Wed Oct 7, Sat Oct 17, Sun Oct 18, Mon Oct 19, Tue Oct 20, Wed Oct 21, Thu Oct 22, Sun Oct 25, Thu Oct 29, Sat Oct 31.
How are these dates chosen?
Each day is checked in the traditional Chinese almanac: it must list 入宅 or 移徙 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.