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Auspicious Wedding Dates in January 2027 2027年1月结婚吉日
There are 11 auspicious wedding days in January 2027 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Tuesday, January 26, 2027, Sunday, January 31, 2027, Sunday, January 17, 2027. Weekend options: Sun Jan 31, Sun Jan 17, Sat Jan 2, Sun Jan 24.
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.
The 12th lunar month (腊月) is a traditional peak wedding season: families like to settle big events before the New Year.
All good wedding 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 |
| Tue Jan 122027年1月12日 星期二 | 腊月初五12th lunar month, day 5 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | 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 | Good |
| 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 | Good |
| 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 | Good |
| Sun Jan 24 ★2027年1月24日 星期日 | 腊月十七12th lunar month, day 17 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Good |
| 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 |
| Sun Jan 31 ★2027年1月31日 星期日 | 腊月廿四12th lunar month, day 24 | Avoid if you're a Dragon冲龙 | Excellent |
★ = 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
Tuesday, January 26, 2027 腊月十九
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 订盟, 会亲友; 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.
Sunday, January 31, 2027 腊月廿四
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 订盟, 会亲友, 冠笄; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 青龙; blessed by 天德, 月德, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), betrothal inquiry (问名), honoring ancestors (祭祀), coming-of-age rites (冠笄), cutting cloth for ceremony (裁衣), gathering friends and family (会亲友).
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.
Sunday, January 17, 2027 腊月初十
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 订盟; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 司命. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), consecrating something new (开光), lighting incense (安香), moving a deity (出火), receiving money (纳财), signing new contracts (开市).
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tue Jan 12 | 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 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 |
| Sun Jan 24 | 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 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 |
| Sun Jan 31 | 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 |
Saturday wedding dates in January 2027
Most venues in the US, Canada, UK and Australia book Saturdays first. Recommended Saturdays this month: Saturday, January 2, 2027 (Good, avoid if born in a Pig year); Saturday, January 23, 2027 (Good, avoid if born in a Monkey 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 January 2027?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best wedding dates in January 2027 are Tuesday, January 26, 2027; Sunday, January 31, 2027; Sunday, January 17, 2027.
Are there good wedding dates on a weekend in January 2027?
Yes: Sunday, January 31, 2027; Sunday, January 17, 2027; Saturday, January 2, 2027; Sunday, January 24, 2027; Saturday, January 23, 2027.
Which days in January 2027 should be avoided for getting married?
The almanac lists 嫁娶 as inauspicious (忌) on 14 days: Sun Jan 3, Fri Jan 8, Sat Jan 9, Sun Jan 10, Mon Jan 18, Tue Jan 19, Wed Jan 20, Thu Jan 21, Fri Jan 22, Mon Jan 25, Wed Jan 27, Thu Jan 28, 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.