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Auspicious Wedding Dates in October 2026 2026年10月结婚吉日
There are 11 auspicious wedding days in October 2026 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Friday, October 23, 2026, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Weekend options: Sun Oct 25, Sat Oct 10, Sat Oct 3, Sun Oct 11.
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 wedding days in October 2026
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | Good |
| Sat Oct 10 ★2026年10月10日 星期六 | 九月初一9th lunar month, day 1 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | Good |
| 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 | Good |
| Mon Oct 122026年10月12日 星期一 | 九月初三9th lunar month, day 3 | Avoid if you're a Ox冲牛 | Fair |
| 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 |
| Wed Oct 142026年10月14日 星期三 | 九月初五9th lunar month, day 5 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | Excellent |
| Tue Oct 202026年10月20日 星期二 | 九月十一9th lunar month, day 11 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Fair |
| 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 |
| Sun Oct 25 ★2026年10月25日 星期日 | 九月十六9th lunar month, day 16 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | 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 |
★ = weekend. “Zodiac clash” (冲) is the animal sign the day opposes: if you, your partner, 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 23, 2026 九月十四
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 订盟; 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.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 九月初五
Favorable for 嫁娶; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 天德; blessed by 天德合, 月德合. 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), breaking ground (动土), setting up a new bed (安床), sweeping the house clean (扫舍), encoffining (入殓).
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.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 九月初四
Favorable for 嫁娶; 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.
Lucky hours for every good day 吉时
Traditionally the ceremony (or at least the tea ceremony and the moment the bride is fetched) is timed to a lucky two-hour period (时辰). Free, for every date above:
| Date | Lucky hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Sat Oct 10 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Mon Oct 12 | 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 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 |
| Wed Oct 14 | 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 |
| Tue Oct 20 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Sun Oct 25 | 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 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 |
Saturday wedding dates in October 2026
Most venues in the US, Canada, UK and Australia book Saturdays first. Recommended Saturdays this month: Saturday, October 3, 2026 (Good, avoid if born in a Dragon year); Saturday, October 10, 2026 (Good, avoid if born in a Pig year).
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How to use these dates
Start from the table, drop any day that clashes with your or your partner’s 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 wedding dates in October 2026?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best wedding dates in October 2026 are Friday, October 23, 2026; Wednesday, October 14, 2026; Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Are there good wedding dates on a weekend in October 2026?
Yes: Sunday, October 25, 2026; Saturday, October 10, 2026; Saturday, October 3, 2026; Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Which days in October 2026 should be avoided for getting married?
The almanac lists 嫁娶 as inauspicious (忌) on 14 days: Thu Oct 1, Fri Oct 2, Sun Oct 4, Mon Oct 5, Wed Oct 7, Thu Oct 15, Fri Oct 16, Sat Oct 17, Sun Oct 18, Wed Oct 21, Thu Oct 22, Sat Oct 24, and others.
How are these dates chosen?
Each day is checked in the traditional Chinese almanac: it must list 嫁娶 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.