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Li Chun 2026: Here’s When To Deposit Your Money This CNY

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.

This article was updated on 12 December 2025. Additional research done by Shermyn Tan.

Caryn Tan

Always on the hunt for what's new, Caryn is all too familiar with falling "victim" to the novel and gimmicky. But that's not all her credit card thanks her for. Also into techy stuff, she gets just as excited about the latest tech drops as she does about quirky lifestyle finds — whether it's a smart home upgrade or a pocket-sized curiosity that claims to change your life.

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