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Auspicious Moving Dates in January 2027 2027年1月搬家吉日
There are 9 auspicious move-in days in January 2027 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Tuesday, January 26, 2027, Friday, January 8, 2027, Thursday, January 14, 2027. Weekend options: Sun Jan 17, Sat Jan 23, Sat Jan 2.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). January 2027 spans the 11th and 12th lunar months of the 丙午 Fire Horse year. Solar terms this month: 小寒 (Minor Cold) on Jan 5 and 大寒 (Major Cold) on Jan 20.
All good move-in days in January 2027
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Jan 12027年1月1日 星期五 | 冬月廿四11th lunar month, day 24 | Avoid if you're a Dog冲狗 | Excellent |
| Sat Jan 2 ★2027年1月2日 星期六 | 冬月廿五11th lunar month, day 25 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | Good |
| Tue Jan 52027年1月5日 星期二 | 冬月廿八11th lunar month, day 28 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Good |
| Fri Jan 82027年1月8日 星期五 | 腊月初一12th lunar month, day 1 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | Excellent |
| Thu Jan 142027年1月14日 星期四 | 腊月初七12th lunar month, day 7 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | Excellent |
| Fri Jan 152027年1月15日 星期五 | 腊月初八12th lunar month, day 8 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Fair |
| Sun Jan 17 ★2027年1月17日 星期日 | 腊月初十12th lunar month, day 10 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Excellent |
| Sat Jan 23 ★2027年1月23日 星期六 | 腊月十六12th lunar month, day 16 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Excellent |
| Tue Jan 262027年1月26日 星期二 | 腊月十九12th lunar month, day 19 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | 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, January 26, 2027 腊月十九
Favorable for 入宅, 移徙, 安床, 安香; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 玉堂; the Settle (定) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天德合, 月德合. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采), gathering friends and family (会亲友), honoring ancestors (祭祀), 安机械 (安机械), moving home (移徙), planting or moving in (入宅).
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, January 8, 2027 腊月初一
Favorable for 入宅, 移徙, 安床, 纳财; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 明堂; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings. Full list of 宜 (do): signing new contracts (开市), making a deal (交易), signing papers (立券), receiving money (纳财), welcoming a pet (纳畜), 造畜稠 (造畜稠), planting or moving in (入宅), moving home (移徙).
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.
Thursday, January 14, 2027 腊月初七
Favorable for 入宅, 移徙, 安床, 修造; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 玉堂; the Settle (定) day officer favors new beginnings. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), honoring ancestors (祭祀), consecrating something new (开光), cutting wood (伐木), moving a deity (出火), tearing down what is done (拆卸), planting or moving in (入宅), moving home (移徙).
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 (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) |
|---|---|
| Fri Jan 1 | 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 Jan 2 | 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 Jan 5 | 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 Jan 8 | 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 Jan 14 | 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 Jan 15 | 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 Jan 17 | 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 Jan 23 | 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 Jan 26 | 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 January 2027?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best move-in dates in January 2027 are Tuesday, January 26, 2027; Friday, January 8, 2027; Thursday, January 14, 2027.
Are there good move-in dates on a weekend in January 2027?
Yes: Sunday, January 17, 2027; Saturday, January 23, 2027; Saturday, January 2, 2027.
Which days in January 2027 should be avoided for moving house?
The almanac lists 入宅/移徙 as inauspicious (忌) on 13 days: Sun Jan 3, Sat Jan 9, Mon Jan 11, Tue Jan 12, Wed Jan 13, Mon Jan 18, Tue Jan 19, Wed Jan 20, Thu Jan 21, Fri Jan 22, Sun Jan 24, Fri Jan 29, and others.
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.