For many Chinese Singaporean families, the wedding date comes before almost everything else. The venue, the photographer and the banquet menu all follow once the elders are happy with the day. If you're marrying in 2027, now is a good time to start: popular dates fill up early, especially weekends.
This guide covers the key 2027 calendar periods, the auspicious dates that several published almanacs agree on, and how to plan around them. Already have a date in mind? Message us on WhatsApp to check our availability.
Key 2027 dates at a glance
These dates come from the lunar calendar and the solar terms, so they're fixed for everyone:
- Chinese New Year: Saturday, 6 February 2027 (the Year of the Goat begins)
- Qing Ming: Monday, 5 April 2027
- Hungry Ghost Month (7th lunar month): 2 to 31 August 2027, with the Hungry Ghost Festival on 16 August
- Qi Xi (Chinese Valentine's Day): 8 August 2027, which falls inside Hungry Ghost Month this year
Most traditional families avoid weddings during Hungry Ghost Month. Many also prefer to steer clear of the Qing Ming period and the first two weeks of Chinese New Year, when vendors and relatives are busy.
How auspicious dates are chosen
Auspicious dates come from the Tong Shu (通书), the traditional Chinese almanac. It rates each day for different activities, including weddings, and notes which zodiac animal each day "clashes" with.
Two things are worth knowing before you shortlist a date:
- Almanacs don't always agree. Different Tong Shu publications and masters use slightly different methods, so a date marked good in one may not appear in another.
- A good date in general isn't always good for you. A date can still clash with the bride's or groom's zodiac or Bazi (birth chart). Many families ask a geomancer or temple to check the date against both partners' birth details.
Auspicious wedding dates in 2027
To keep this list reliable, we've only included dates that at least two independent published almanac sources list as good for weddings. Treat it as a shortlist to discuss with your family and, if they wish, a geomancer.
January
- Tuesday, 5 January
- Wednesday, 6 January
- Monday, 11 January
- Tuesday, 12 January
February
- Wednesday, 17 February (still within the 15 days of Chinese New Year)
- Sunday, 21 February
March
- Thursday, 4 March
- Thursday, 18 March
April
- Thursday, 8 April
- Friday, 9 April
- Thursday, 15 April
- Tuesday, 20 April
- Wednesday, 21 April
- Saturday, 24 April
May
- Friday, 21 May
June
- Thursday, 3 June
- Wednesday, 9 June
July
- Saturday, 10 July
- Friday, 16 July
- Thursday, 22 July
- Wednesday, 28 July
September
- Friday, 10 September
- Monday, 20 September
November
- Tuesday, 9 November
- Thursday, 11 November
- Sunday, 21 November
December
- Sunday, 12 December
- Thursday, 16 December
- Friday, 24 December
April's dates fall after Qing Ming. Some families are comfortable with them, while others prefer to wait until May, so check with your elders. August is left out because of Hungry Ghost Month, and no October date appeared in more than one of the sources we checked.
The weekend dates
Weekend dates are the most requested, and they're usually the first to be booked by venues and vendors. From the list above:
- Sunday, 21 February
- Saturday, 24 April
- Saturday, 10 July
- Sunday, 21 November
- Sunday, 12 December
If one of these is your date, book your venue and photographer as early as you can.
If your auspicious date falls on a weekday
Many 2027 dates fall midweek. Couples in Singapore commonly handle this in one of three ways:
- Solemnise on the auspicious date, celebrate later. Hold a small ROM on the weekday and the banquet on a weekend. Our guide to ROM vs actual day vs pre-wedding coverage explains how the two can be covered separately.
- Hold the customs on the date. Some families keep the gatecrash and tea ceremony on the auspicious day and move the banquet to the weekend.
- Take the day off. A weekday wedding is often easier to book and gives you more choice of venues.
For the customs that usually happen around the wedding date, see our guide to Chinese wedding customs in Singapore. Guo Da Li also has its own auspicious date, usually two to four weeks before the wedding.
Other things some families consider
- The 2027 lunar year. The Year of the Goat runs from 6 February 2027 to 25 January 2028, and no Li Chun (start of spring) falls within it. Some elders call this a "blind year" and prefer not to marry in it; many families don't consider it a problem. If it comes up, it's worth discussing early.
- Bereavement. Some families avoid weddings within a period after a death in the family, or within 100 days of it.
- Dialect group customs. Hokkien, Teochew and Cantonese families may follow different rules, so involve both sides early.
Booking your photographer for 2027
Once your date is set, it helps to secure the vendors who can only be in one place on the day. Popular Saturdays and auspicious dates are often booked many months ahead.
Our actual day wedding photography in Singapore packages run from $2,088 (6 hours) to $3,288 (10 hours). Send us your date, and we'll confirm availability straight away.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the auspicious wedding dates in 2027? => Dates listed by at least two published almanacs include 24 April, 10 July, 21 November and 12 December on weekends, plus several weekday dates throughout the year. Check any date against both partners' zodiac and birth details.
- When is Hungry Ghost Month in 2027? => The 7th lunar month runs from 2 to 31 August 2027, with the Hungry Ghost Festival on 16 August. Most traditional families avoid weddings during this period.
- When is Chinese New Year 2027? => Saturday, 6 February 2027. Many couples avoid the first two weeks of February because families and vendors are busy.
- Why do different websites list different auspicious dates? => Different Tong Shu publications and masters use different methods, so their lists vary. That's why it's worth cross-checking and, if your family prefers, asking a geomancer.
- Do I need an auspicious date for both the ROM and the banquet? => It depends on your family. Many couples choose an auspicious date for the solemnisation and hold the banquet on a convenient weekend.
- How early should we book a photographer for a 2027 wedding? => As soon as your date is fixed. Popular weekend and auspicious dates are often booked many months in advance.
Lunar dates are from the Hong Kong Observatory 2027 Gregorian–Lunar Calendar. Auspicious dates were cross-checked across published Tong Shu calendars from SingaporeBrides (Master David Tong), Master Sean Chan, Vows.sg, 12Zodiacs and Bazi-Master. This guide is for planning only; please confirm your date with a qualified practitioner.
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