# Recommended Auspicious Days for Weddings and Marriage Registrations in 2023

2022.11.24 published

Lucky Days in 2023: A Complete Summary

For Everyone Considering Weddings or Registrations in 2023 💍

From generally auspicious days such as Taian and Ichiryū Manbai, to memorable days based on holidays and wordplay, here are some notable days from January to December 💛

Explanation of Lucky Days (Auspicious Days)

【1】 Taian = Meaning "greatly peaceful," it is considered the most auspicious day among the Rokuyo (six days) when everything is believed to go smoothly.

【2】 Ichiryū Manbai (One Grain a Thousand Grains) = It is considered a lucky day where one grain of rice sown is believed to yield a thousand grains. It is a good day to start anything.

【3】 Tensha Nichi (Heavenly Forgiveness Day) = The highest auspicious day when it is believed that heaven forgives all sins. There are only a few of these days in a year.

【4】 Bosō Nichi (Mother's Day) = This auspicious day represents the love of heaven for mankind, just as a mother nurtures her child. It is particularly seen as a great day for marriage.

Conversely, Days Considered Inauspicious (Evil Days) are Explained

【1】 Butsumetsu (Buddhist Calamity) = A day that is considered inauspicious for any event. Many people refrain from weddings on this day.

【2】 Fujōjubi (Non-Achievement Day) = A day when nothing can be accomplished.

【3】 Tora no Hi (Tiger Day) = It has the meaning of returning, and it is considered inauspicious for weddings and registrations.

【4】 Kurobi (Black Day) = Considered the worst day for any event. It is also known as the Day of the Dead.

Recommended Days of the Month Simplified!

Below are the auspicious days by month,

This icon "💛" indicates recommended days for registrations,

And "💍" indicates recommended days for weddings (Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays). Please consider this as reference♩

Lucky Days in January 2023 (Reiwa 5)

◆ January 1 (Sunday, Holiday)

Reason: New Year's Day, the start of the year. It is a holiday every year during the first three days of the New Year.

◆ January 2 (Monday)

Reason: A holiday every year during the New Year's period, Mother's Day (Note: Butsumetsu)

◆ January 3 (Tuesday)

Reason: Taian, Mother's Day, and a holiday every year during the New Year's period.

◆ January 5 (Thursday)

Reason: Ichiryū Manbai (Note: Fujōjubi)

◆ January 6 (Friday) 💛

Reason: A powerful day where Ichiryū Manbai and Tensha Nichi overlap.

◆ January 8 (Sunday)

Reason: Tora no Hi (Note: Butsumetsu)

◆ January 9 (Monday, Holiday) 💛💍

Reason: Ichiryū Manbai, Coming of Age Day.

◆ January 11 (Wednesday)

Reason: Mother's Day.

◆ January 12 (Thursday)

Reason: Mother's Day.

◆ January 15 (Sunday)

Reason: Taian (Note: Kurobi)

◆ January 18 (Wednesday)

Reason: Ichiryū Manbai

◆ January 20 (Friday)

Reason: Tora no Hi (Note: Butsumetsu).

◆ January 21 (Saturday)

Reason: Taian, Ichiryū Manbai (Note: Fujōjubi).

◆ January 23 (Monday)

Reason: Mother's Day.

◆ January 24 (Tuesday)

Reason: Mother's Day (Note: Fujōjubi).

◆ January 26 (Thursday)

Reason: Taian.

◆ January 30 (Monday)

Reason: Ichiryū Manbai.

Lucky Days in February 2023

◆ February 1 (Wednesday)

Reason: Taian, Tora no Hi (Note: Fujōjubi).

◆ February 2 (Thursday) 💛

Reason: Couples Day, Ichiryū Manbai.

◆ February 5 (Sunday)

Reason: Ichiryū Manbai.

◆ February 7 (Tuesday)

Reason: Taian.

◆ February 10 (Friday)

Reason: Mother's Day.

◆ February 11 (Saturday, Holiday) 💛💍

Reason: Mother's Day, National Foundation Day.

◆ February 12 (Sunday)

Reason: Ichiryū Manbai (Note: Butsumetsu).

◆ February 13 (Monday)

Reason: Taian, Tora no Hi.

◆ February 14 (Tuesday)

Reason: Valentine's Day.

◆ February 17 (Friday)

Reason: Ichiryū Manbai (Note: Fujōjubi).

◆ February 19 (Sunday) 💍

Reason: Taian.

◆ February 22 (Wednesday)

Reason: Mother's Day (Note: Butsumetsu).

◆ February 23 (Thursday, Holiday) 💛💍

Reason: Emperor's Birthday, Taian, Mother's Day.

◆ February 24 (Friday)

Reason: Ichiryū Manbai.

◆ February 25 (Saturday) 💍

Reason: Tora no Hi.

Lucky Days in March 2023

◆ March 1 (Wednesday)

Reason: Taian, Ichiryū Manbai (Note: Fujōjubi).

◆ March 6 (Monday)

Reason: Mother's Day (Note: Butsumetsu).

◆ March 7 (Tuesday)

Reason: Taian, Mother's Day.

◆ March 9 (Thursday)

Reason: Ichiryū Manbai, Tora no Hi, and as a play on words, "Thank You Day" (Note: Fujōjubi).

◆ March 13 (Monday)

Reason: Taian.

Lucky Days in April 2023

◆ April 2 (Sunday) 💛💍

Reason: Ichiryū Manbai, Tora no Hi.

◆ April 5 (Wednesday)

Reason: Mother's Day (Note: Butsumetsu).

◆ April 6 (Sunday) 💍

Reason: Taian, Mother's Day.

◆ April 12 (Wednesday)

Reason: Ichiryū Manbai, Taian.

◆ April 14 (Friday)

Reason: Tora no Hi.

Lucky Days in May 2023

◆ May 1 (Monday)

Reason: Love Day.

◆ May 3 (Wednesday, Holiday)

Reason: Constitution Memorial Day (Note: Butsumetsu).

◆ May 4 (Thursday, Holiday) 💛

Reason: Green Day, Taian.

◆ May 5 (Friday, Holiday)

Reason: Children's Day (Note: Kurobi).

◆ May 8 (Monday)

Reason: Tora no Hi, Mother's Day.

Lucky Days in June 2023

◆ June 1 (Thursday)

Reason: Tora no Hi, Mother's Day (Note: Butsumetsu).

◆ June 2 (Friday) 💛

Reason: Ichiryū Manbai, Taian, Mother's Day.

◆ June 3 (Saturday) 💍

Reason: Ichiryū Manbai.

Lucky Days in July 2023

◆ July 6 (Thursday)

Reason: Taian.

◆ July 7 (Friday) 💛

Reason: Tanabata, Tora no Hi.

Lucky Days in August 2023

◆ August 3 (Thursday)

Reason: Mother's Day (Note: Butsumetsu).

◆ August 4 (Friday)

Reason: Taian, Ichiryū Manbai, Tensha Nichi, Mother's Day (Note: Kurobi).

Lucky Days in September 2023

◆ September 1 (Friday)

Reason: Taian, Mother's Day.

◆ September 3 (Sunday) 💍

Reason: Ichiryū Manbai.

Lucky Days in October 2023

◆ October 1 (Sunday) 💍

Reason: Mother's Day.

Lucky Days in November 2023

◆ November 4 (Saturday, Holiday) 💛

Reason: Culture Day, Taian (Note: Kurobi).

Lucky Days in December 2023

◆ December 2 (Saturday)

Reason: Taian (Note: Fujōjubi).

Recommended Days for Registration?

The recommended days for registration in the month have been indicated with 💛, but here are three particularly auspicious days picked out:

◆ January 6 (Friday): Ichiryū Manbai, Tensha Nichi.

◆ March 21 (Tuesday, Holiday): Ichiryū Manbai, Tensha Nichi, Tora no Hi.

◆ August 4 (Friday): Taian, Ichiryū Manbai, Tensha Nichi.

Recommended Days for Weddings?

The recommended days for weddings in the month have been indicated with 💍, but here are three particularly auspicious days picked out:

◆ February 23 (Thursday, Holiday): Emperor's Birthday, Taian, Mother's Day.

◆ March 21 (Tuesday, Holiday): Vernal Equinox Day, Ichiryū Manbai, Tensha Nichi, Tora no Hi.

◆ May 21 (Sunday): Ichiryū Manbai, Taian, Mother's Day.

March 21, 2023 (Tuesday, Holiday) is Amazing!

The most auspicious day in 2023 is **March 21, 2023 (Tuesday, Holiday)**.

It is called a super fortunate day as Ichiryū Manbai and Tensha Nichi overlap, and additionally, Tora no Hi also overlaps on this miraculous day. (Such days occur once a year or not at all; in 2022 it was only March 26 (Saturday), and in 2024 it will be only March 15 (Friday).

There are no overlaps with Butsumetsu, Fujōjubi, or Kurobi.

As it is the Vernal Equinox Day, a public holiday, it is the best day for a wedding or registration 💛💍.

We Introduced the Lucky Days in 2023＊

The registration day is an important day that will be celebrated every year from now on. The time spent thinking about when to register is also precious, isn’t it?

If you are considering registration or a wedding in 2023, please use this as a reference.

➡ List of Wordplay Dates

➡ For the list of auspicious days in 2024, click here ♡