Similar to selecting an auspicious day for opening a new business in the new year, choosing the auspicious day for starting journeys in the first year of the 2020 Canh Tý lunar calendar is of great interest to many. The timing of starting journeys and opening new ventures significantly impacts business and travel plans. Therefore, people carefully consider auspicious days for beginning journeys. Below, Mytour will share the auspicious days for journeys during the 2020 Tet holiday for your reference.
Departure Dates for Tet 2020
Discover Auspicious Travel Dates for the Year 2020
1. Lunar New Year's Day - Favorable Day
Which falls on January 25th, 2020 in the Gregorian calendar
- Activities recommended: Paying respects at temples, ideal for traveling
- Zodiac Hours: Rat (From 11 pm to 1 am), Tiger (From 3 am to 5 am), Rabbit (From 5 am to 7 am), Horse (From 11 am to 1 pm), Goat (From 1 pm to 3 pm), Rooster (From 5 pm to 7 pm).
- Auspicious Directions: To invoke the God of Wealth, head towards the East, while for blessings from the Goddess of Happiness, it's advisable to face South.
2. Lunar New Year's Day 2 - Favorable Day
Which corresponds to January 26th, 2020 in the Gregorian calendar
- Recommended activities for the day: visiting temples, embarking on journeys, while inauguration ceremonies are only auspicious for individuals born in the Year of the Monkey, Tiger, and Rat.
- Zodiac Hours: Monkey (From 7 am to 9 am), Horse (From 3 pm to 7 pm), Rooster (From 5 pm to 7 pm), Dog (From 9 pm to 11 pm).
- Auspicious Directions: To encounter the Goddess of Happiness, head towards the Southeast, and for blessings from the God of Wealth, go North.
3. Lunar New Year's Day 4 - Favorable Day
Which translates to January 28th, 2020 in the Gregorian calendar
- Recommended activities: Ideal for both traveling, temple visits, and inauguration ceremonies
- Zodiac Hours: Rabbit (From 5 am to 7 am), Horse (From 11 am to 1 pm), Monkey (From 3 pm to 7 pm), Rooster (From 5 pm to 7 pm)
- Auspicious Directions: To encounter the Goddess of Happiness, head towards the Northwest, while for blessings from the God of Wealth, it's advisable to go Southwest.
4. Lunar New Year's Day 5 - Favorable Day
Which means January 29th, 2020
- Recommended activities: Inauguration ceremonies, traveling, temple visits
- Zodiac Hours: Tiger (From 3 am to 5 am), Rabbit (From 5 am to 7 am), Snake (From 9 am to 11 am), Monkey (From 3 pm to 7 pm), Dog (From 7 pm to 9 pm), Pig (From 9 pm to 11 pm)
- Auspicious Direction: Southwest is considered favorable for both wealth and love paths.
5. Lunar New Year's Day 6 - Favorable Day
Which corresponds to January 30th, 2020 in the Gregorian calendar
- Recommended activities: Ideal for temple visits, inauguration ceremonies, and traveling.
- Zodiac Hours: Dragon (From 7 am to 9 am), Snake (From 9 am to 11 am), Goat (From 1 pm to 3 pm), Dog (From 7 pm to 9 pm).
- Auspicious Directions: To encounter the God of Wealth, it's recommended to head West, while for meeting the Goddess of Happiness, it's advisable to go South.
6. Lunar New Year's Day 8 - Favorable Day
Which means February 1st, 2020 in the Gregorian calendar
- Recommended activities: Ideal for inauguration ceremonies, traveling, and temple visits.
- Zodiac Hours: Tiger (From 3 am to 5 am), Rabbit (From 7 am to 9 am), Snake (From 9 am to 11 am), Monkey (From 3 pm to 7 pm), Rooster (From 5 pm to 7 pm), Pig (From 9 pm to 11 pm).
- Auspicious Directions: To encounter the Goddess of Happiness, it's advisable to head Northeast, while for blessings from the God of Wealth, it's recommended to go Southeast.
7. Lunar New Year's Day 9 - Normal Day
Which corresponds to February 2nd, 2020 in the Gregorian calendar
- Recommended activities: Temple visits, traveling.
- Zodiac Hours: Rabbit (From 7 am to 9 am), Horse (From 11 am to 1 pm), Goat (From 1 pm to 3 pm), Pig (From 9 pm to 11 pm), Dog (From 7 pm to 9 pm).
- Auspicious Directions: To encounter the Goddess of Happiness, it's advisable to head Northwest, while for blessings from the God of Wealth, it's recommended to go Southeast.
8. Lunar New Year's Day 10 - Favorable Day
Which means February 3rd, 2020 in the Gregorian calendar
- Recommended activities: Temple visits, inauguration ceremonies, traveling.
- Zodiac Hours: Rabbit (From 5 am to 7 am), Horse (From 11 am to 1 pm), Monkey (From 3 pm to 7 pm), Rooster (From 5 pm to 7 pm).
- Auspicious Directions: Head East to encounter the God of Wealth, and South to seek blessings from the Goddess of Happiness.
Our ancestors had a saying, 'Starting well leads to smooth sailing.' Choosing an auspicious day for traveling at the beginning of the year brings luck, success, and many blessings. In 2020, the auspicious travel days include the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, and 10th days of the Lunar New Year. Besides selecting a good day for travel, it's essential to consider the favorable direction and your own needs to ensure you're heading in the right direction.
Many people are curious about the auspicious days for opening businesses or traveling at the beginning of the year. According to Vietnamese beliefs, traveling on auspicious days at the start of the new year can bring luck, smooth work, peaceful life, and ward off misfortunes.
