According to feng shui expert Nguyen Song Ha, in addition to the early spring days often chosen for opening, some milestones after the 5th day of Tet are also considered favorable for opening business, signing contracts or starting work at the beginning of the year.
Choosing a suitable day and hour is considered a reference factor, helping homeowners feel more secure when entering the new year.
6th day of Tet (February 22, 2026 lunar calendar)
The 6th day of Tet is the time when many stores and businesses return to operation after the holiday. On this day, good hours include Ty hour (11pm-1am), Dan hour (3am-5am), Mao hour (5am-7am), Ngo hour (11am-1pm), Mui hour (1pm-3pm) and Dau hour (5pm-7pm).
According to feng shui beliefs, around 3 am to 5 am can bring new opportunities, suitable for important departures or starts.
The 13h-15h period is considered a favorable time to open, open stores, and start trading at the beginning of the year. In addition, business people can consider opening around 9h-11h or 21h-23h to expect to increase wealth.
This day is suitable for opening, opening writing at the beginning of the year, going to pagodas or spring travel. However, some ages such as Dinh Dau, Tan Dau, Quy Dau, Dinh Mao, Tan Mao and Quy Mao are recommended to be cautious when traveling far.
8th day of Tet (February 25, 2026 lunar calendar)
The 8th day of Tet is considered a good fortune day for wealth seeking activities, opening business or meeting partners. Favorable hours include Suu hour (1am-3am), Thin hour (7am-9am), Ngo hour (11am-1pm), Mui hour (1pm-3pm), Tuat hour (7pm-9pm) and Hoi hour (9pm-11pm).
In which, around 11 am - 1 pm is considered the time when everything goes smoothly, easily receiving good news. The 21 am - 3 pm period is suitable for seeking wealth, choosing the Southwest direction to increase luck.
The 8th day of Tet is suitable for opening, opening stores, organizing New Year's gatherings, spring trips or pagoda ceremonies. However, the zodiac signs Ky Ty, Quy Ty, At Ty, Ky Hoi, At Hoi and Quy Hoi should be considered when departing.
9th day of Tet (February 26, 2026 lunar calendar)
The 9th day of Tet is also one of the days chosen by many people to start work at the beginning of the year, especially for transactions, signing or importing goods.
Good hours include Ty hour (11pm-1am), Suu hour (1am-3am), Mao hour (5am-7am), Ngo hour (11am-1pm), Than hour (3pm-5pm) and Dau hour (5pm-7pm).
In which, around 3pm-5pm is considered a favorable time for opening for business, expected to bring prosperity in business. This day is also suitable for going out, signing contracts, financial transactions or opening stores.
Some ages such as Canh Ty, Binh Ty, Giap Ty, Canh Ngo, Binh Ngo and Giap Ngo are recommended to pay attention when traveling, avoid long trips or important work that requires a lot of travel.
Spring opening prayer, opening prayer at the beginning of the year (According to feng shui expert Nguyen Song Ha):
Nam mô A di đà Phật!
Nam mô A di đà Phật!
Nam mô A di đà Phật!
Respectfully:
I bow to the nine heavens, I bow to the ten directions of Buddhas, Buddhas of the ten directions.
I respectfully bow to the Emperor, Heaven, Earth, and all venerable gods.
I respectfully bow to the Great King Qin Wang Hanh Khien, Thien Mao Hanh Binh Chi Than, Ngoc Tao Phan Quan.
I respectfully bow to Lord Ban Canh Thanh Hoang Chu Vi Dai Vuong.
I respectfully bow to Lord Dong Tru Tu Menh Tao Phu Than Quan.
I respectfully bow to Your Grace of the Earthly Family, the Lord of the Dragon Veins,
I respectfully bow to the Five Directions, Five Earths, Dragon veins, and divine gods.
I respectfully bow to the Central Spirit, the Duke Spirit, the Huyền Vũ Spirit, the Thanh Long Spirit, the Bạch Hổ Spirit.
I respectfully bow to the Five Wealth Gods, the God of Wealth and Virtue: The God of Wealth, the God of Wealth, the God of Longevity, the God of Wealth, the God of Peace.
I respectfully bow to the Gods who govern this area.
Today is... January 2026
The trustee is:... Resident at:...
I sincerely prepare incense, flowers, offerings, and offerings to present before the altar. My trusted master is the director of the Company... (store owner...) now wants to open and start business (or production) to serve people's livelihoods, trading in assets to help living.
Therefore, we choose a good day and month to prepare offerings, report to the Tôn Thần, offer to the Bách Linh, and bow our heads to consider. We respectfully invite Quan Đương Niên, Quan Đương Cảnh, Quan Thần Linh Thổ Địa, Định Phúc Táo Quân, along with the Ngài Địa Chúa Long Mạch and all the Thần Linh who govern this area.
Please pity the believer who descended before the court, witness the sincere heart of enjoying offerings, bless us with smooth business, smooth business, prosperous fortune, and peaceful affairs. Four seasons without limits of disasters, eight seasons with good omens in response, whatever we pray will be answered, whatever we wish will be fulfilled.
The believer invites the Pre-masters, Post-masters, and all Huong Linh doctors and herbalists faintly present in this area, please come here to admire the Honored God, enjoy offerings, and bless the believer with good fortune and prosperity like wind and clouds gathering.
With sincere heart, bow to witness. Warning!
Nam mô A di đà Phật!
Nam mô A di đà Phật!
Nam mô A di đà Phật!
