🙏 Chinese Almanac · 祭祀
2026 is the Bing-Wu (Fire Horse) year. For prayer and ceremony, use the date as a prompt to plan respectfully around the lunar calendar, family availability, temple customs, and the local community rather than as a guarantee of an outcome.
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Calculated using the traditional 12 Day Officers (建除十二神) system. Sorted by auspiciousness score.
| Date | Weekday | Day Officer | Meaning | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19 | Thursday | 满 | Fulfill | Excellent |
| April 04 | Saturday | 开 | Open | Excellent |
| May 10 | Sunday | 开 | Open | Excellent |
| June 01 | Monday | 成 | Succeed | Excellent |
| June 03 | Wednesday | 开 | Open | Excellent |
| July 03 | Friday | 定 | Stable | Excellent |
| July 31 | Friday | 成 | Succeed | Excellent |
| September 07 | Monday | 开 | Open | Excellent |
| September 29 | Tuesday | 成 | Succeed | Excellent |
| October 29 | Thursday | 满 | Fulfill | Excellent |
Note: Dates with score ≥ 80 (Excellent) are shown. Total excellent dates: 15 in 2026.
In Chinese tradition, timing is considered crucial for Prayer & Ceremony.
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Calendar edition: 2026 · Dates are generated from the traditional calendar method described below.
Because 2026 is the Bing-Wu (Fire Horse) year, this page is written for decisions being made during the current year. Start with two or three dates from the table, then compare temple or family availability, travel time, and the ceremony’s actual customs. The 12 Day Officers score explains the traditional pattern; it is not a promise about an outcome.
Choose several dates with the same rating instead of treating one date as mandatory.
Prepare offerings, names, translations, accessibility needs, and a quiet backup plan.
The meaning comes from sincere participation; the rating is a cultural reference only.