Wedding Planning｜Auspicious Dates
2026 Auspicious Wedding Dates: Complete Taiwan Folk Calendar Guide
2026 full-year auspicious wedding dates, almanac reading guide, taboo days, and zodiac clashes.
Choosing an auspicious wedding date is one of the most ceremonial elements of a Taiwanese wedding. Hotels and venues fill up early for these dates, especially in spring and autumn. This 2026 guide compiles all auspicious dates derived from the traditional Twelve Officers folk-calendar algorithm, paired with our lookup tool.
2026 Full-Year Auspicious Dates
Below are the Gregorian dates corresponding to traditional cheng-day and kai-day (the two most-recognized auspicious days for marriage):
| Month | Recommended Dates |
|---|---|
| Month 1 | 1/3（六）、1/4（日）、1/10（六）、1/11（日）、1/17（六）、1/24（六）、1/25（日）、1/31（六） |
| Month 2 | 2/1（日）、2/7（六）、2/14（六）、2/22（日）、2/28（六） |
| Month 3 | 3/1（日）、3/7（六）、3/8（日）、3/14（六）、3/15（日）、3/22（日）、3/28（六） |
| Month 4 | 4/4（六）、4/5（日）、4/19（日）、4/25（六）、4/26（日） |
| Month 5 | 5/2（六）、5/3（日）、5/9（六）、5/16（六）、5/17（日）、5/23（六）、5/24（日） |
| Month 6 | 6/6（六）、6/14（日）、6/20（六）、6/21（日）、6/27（六） |
| Month 7 | 7/4（六）、7/5（日）、7/12（日）、7/18（六）、7/25（六） |
| Month 8 | 8/2（日）、8/9（日）、8/15（六）、8/16（日）、8/22（六）、8/23（日）、8/30（日） |
| Month 9 | 9/5（六）、9/12（六）、9/13（日）、9/27（日） |
| Month 10 | 10/3（六）、10/4（日）、10/10（六）、10/11（日）、10/17（六）、10/24（六）、10/25（日）、10/31（六） |
| Month 11 | 11/1（日）、11/7（六）、11/14（六）、11/22（日）、11/28（六）、11/29（日） |
| Month 12 | 12/5（六）、12/12（六）、12/13（日）、12/20（日）、12/26（六） |
How to Read a Taiwanese Almanac
- Stem-branch (jiazi): daily 60-cycle marker
- Officer: six auspicious (huangdao) or six inauspicious (heidao)
- Twelve Officers: jian-chu-man-ping-ding-zhi-po-wei-cheng-shou-kai-bi
- Appropriateness: lists daily yi (suitable) and ji (avoid)
- Clashes: zodiac and directional clashes for the day
Days to Avoid
1. Jian, Po, Bi, Ping Days
Among the Twelve Officers, these four are unsuitable for marriage.
2. Yang Gong Taboo Days
13 taboo days per year (by lunar calendar) per Tang-dynasty geomancer Yang Yunsong.
3. Si-li and Si-jue
The days before each equinox/solstice and before the start of each season — 8 taboo days total.
Zodiac Clash Avoidance
Avoid days whose branch clashes either partner's zodiac:
- Rat ↔ Horse, Ox ↔ Goat, Tiger ↔ Monkey, Rabbit ↔ Rooster, Dragon ↔ Dog, Snake ↔ Pig
Practical Tips
- List the days you cannot choose first (taboos + zodiac clashes)
- Add personal factors: avoid busy work weeks, partner birthdays, prefer Saturdays
- Book venues 12–18 months ahead for spring dates, 9–15 months for autumn
FAQ
How do I read a traditional almanac?
Each day shows: (1) stem-branch; (2) Officer (huangdao/heidao); (3) Twelve Officers; (4) appropriateness; (5) clashes by zodiac. For weddings, look for "auspicious for marriage", avoid po-day, bi-day, yang gong taboo days, and avoid days that clash with either partner's zodiac.
What are the Yang Gong Taboo days?
13 taboo days attributed to Tang-dynasty geomancer Yang Yunsong (by lunar calendar). Traditional choice avoids these for weddings, groundbreaking, and business openings.
Is this tool's algorithm accurate?
This tool implements the standard Twelve Officers + solar-term month-branch algorithm, matching most general almanacs. Some traditions add 28 mansions, hongshade, yang gong taboos, and zodiac clashes. Defer to your trusted almanac or a professional date-selector.
How do I avoid zodiac clashes?
Avoid days where the day-branch clashes with either partner's zodiac: Rat↔Horse, Ox↔Goat, Tiger↔Monkey, Rabbit↔Rooster, Dragon↔Dog, Snake↔Pig. Cross-reference manually.
Why are some "auspicious for marriage" days from my almanac missing here?
This tool lists only cheng-day and kai-day. Some almanacs also include ding-day, wei-day, and the six huangdao officers. Differences in rule strictness, not errors.
Bottom Line
Tradition is meaningful but not mandatory. If elders are strict, run our tool first and have a professional date-selector audit the shortlist. If your family is flexible, picking a weekend that avoids major taboos is enough. Use the lookup tool for a 5-minute overview.