According to the (Singaporean) Chinese Tradition, individuals who bank their money at certain times according to their Chinese Zodiac on Li Chun (the beginning of Spring) will enjoy a prosperous start to their new year! Li Chun in 2026 falls on 4 February at 4.16 am – so get ready to stay up for your e-transfer or wake up bright and early to be among the first at the bank to usher in good luck and prosperity!
But, just in case you are the jiak kantang kind of Singaporean and have no idea what this Li Chun festival is all about (no, it is not Street Fighter – that’s Chun Li), and you’re still interested to huat, or maybe you are just kaypoh and want to jump onto the bandwagon – Here’s a useful timetable to tell you when you need to deposit your money into the bank based on your Chinese Zodiac to maximise your luck.
Best timings for Li Chun 2026 based on your zodiac sign
The most auspicious time to make a deposit for all zodiac signs (except the Dog) is between 7 am and 8.59am on 4 February 2026.
| Zodiac | Date | Lucky timings |
| Rat | 4 Feb | 7am – 8.59am |
| Ox | 4 Feb | 9am – 10.59am
5pm – 6.59pm |
| Tiger | 4 Feb | 11am – 12.59pm
7pm – 8.59pm |
| Rabbit | 4 Feb | 1pm – 2.59pm
7pm – 8.59pm |
| Dragon | 4 Feb | 5pm – 6.59pm |
| Snake | 4 Feb | 5pm – 6.59pm |
| Horse | 4 Feb | 3am – 4.59am
1pm – 2.59pm 7pm – 8.59pm |
| Goat | 4 Feb | 11am – 12.59pm |
| Monkey | 4 Feb | 9am – 10.59am |
| Rooster | 4 Feb | 9am – 10.59am |
| Dog | 4 Feb | 3am – 4.59am
11am – 12.59pm |
| Pig | 4 Feb | 3am – 4.59am
1pm – 2.59pm |
Auspicious colours for each zodiac sign in 2026
| Zodiac | Zodiac years | Auspicious colours |
| Rat | 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 | Yellow, brown |
| Ox | 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021 | White, gold, blue, black |
| Tiger | 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022 | Green, blue, black |
| Rabbit | 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023 | Yellow, brown, blue, black |
| Dragon | 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024 | White, gold |
| Snake | 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025 | Yellow, brown, white, gold |
| Horse | 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 | Yellow, brown |
| Goat | 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 | Green, blue, black |
| Monkey | 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 | Yellow, brown, white, gold |
| Rooster | 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 | Yellow, brown |
| Dog | 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 | Green |
| Pig | 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 | Green, yellow, brown |
Turn up the huat this Li Chun 2026!
Are you ready for Li Chun this year? Get your alarm clocks and set those reminders on your phones for this important day. Also, if you plan to get CNY outfits such as modern cheongsams based on your lucky colours, now’s a great time to grab them at attractive discounts during our Shopee CNY Sale! Here’s one more tip to ensure you HUAT big this 2026 — pick a trendy hair colour that matches your lucky colour.
Pro tip: This year, instead of queuing at ATMs to deposit money for good luck, why not top up your ShopeePay wallet? Just as huat, and way more convenient. 😉
This article was updated on 12 December 2025. Additional research done by Shermyn Tan.
