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Auspicious Moving Dates in November 2026 2026年11月搬家吉日
There are 11 auspicious move-in days in November 2026 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Monday, November 16, 2026, Wednesday, November 25, 2026, Thursday, November 26, 2026. Weekend options: Sun Nov 1, Sun Nov 22.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). November 2026 spans the 9th and 10th lunar months of the 丙午 Fire Horse year. Solar terms this month: 立冬 (Start of Winter) on Nov 7 and 小雪 (Minor Snow) on Nov 22.
All good move-in days in November 2026
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 1 ★2026年11月1日 星期日 | 九月廿三9th lunar month, day 23 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Good |
| Wed Nov 42026年11月4日 星期三 | 九月廿六9th lunar month, day 26 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Fri Nov 62026年11月6日 星期五 | 九月廿八9th lunar month, day 28 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Excellent |
| Tue Nov 102026年11月10日 星期二 | 十月初二10th lunar month, day 2 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | Fair |
| Thu Nov 122026年11月12日 星期四 | 十月初四10th lunar month, day 4 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Good |
| Fri Nov 132026年11月13日 星期五 | 十月初五10th lunar month, day 5 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Good |
| Mon Nov 162026年11月16日 星期一 | 十月初八10th lunar month, day 8 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Sun Nov 22 ★2026年11月22日 星期日 | 十月十四10th lunar month, day 14 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | Good |
| Tue Nov 242026年11月24日 星期二 | 十月十六10th lunar month, day 16 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Good |
| Wed Nov 252026年11月25日 星期三 | 十月十七10th lunar month, day 17 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Excellent |
| Thu Nov 262026年11月26日 星期四 | 十月十八10th lunar month, day 18 | Avoid if you're a Dog冲狗 | 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
Monday, November 16, 2026 十月初八
Favorable for 入宅, 移徙, 安床, 纳财, 修造; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 青龙; blessed by 月德. Full list of 宜 (do): engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), committing to someone (嫁娶), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), 雕刻 (雕刻), moving home (移徙), signing new contracts (开市).
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.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026 十月十七
Favorable for 移徙, 安床, 安香, 纳财, 修造; the Settle (定) day officer favors new beginnings. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), honoring ancestors (祭祀), 斋醮 (斋醮), consecrating something new (开光), lighting incense (安香), 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.
Thursday, November 26, 2026 十月十八
Favorable for 入宅, 移徙, 修造; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 司命; blessed by 月德. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), honoring ancestors (祭祀), consecrating something new (开光), starting travel (出行), breaking old patterns (解除), cutting wood (伐木).
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 (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) |
|---|---|
| Sun Nov 1 | 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 Nov 4 | 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 |
| Fri Nov 6 | 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 |
| Tue Nov 10 | 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 |
| Thu Nov 12 | 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 |
| Fri Nov 13 | 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 Nov 16 | 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 Nov 22 | 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 Nov 24 | 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 |
| Wed Nov 25 | 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 |
| Thu Nov 26 | 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 |
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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 November 2026?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best move-in dates in November 2026 are Monday, November 16, 2026; Wednesday, November 25, 2026; Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Are there good move-in dates on a weekend in November 2026?
Yes: Sunday, November 1, 2026; Sunday, November 22, 2026.
Which days in November 2026 should be avoided for moving house?
The almanac lists 入宅/移徙 as inauspicious (忌) on 10 days: Tue Nov 3, Sun Nov 8, Wed Nov 11, Sat Nov 14, Tue Nov 17, Wed Nov 18, Thu Nov 19, Mon Nov 23, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29.
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.