Preorders are now available for our 2026 lunisolar almanac, the first tear-away daily calendar designed by Yun Hai and O.OO. Preorders will close at midnight PST on Tuesday, October 14th.

This product ships free to the continental US. Estimated to deliver by mid-December, before the holidays.

Originating in Chinese tradition, the lunisolar almanac is also charmingly known as “old yellow calendar” 老黃曆, a moniker that refers to the time its jurisdiction fell under the emperor (identified by imperial yellow).

It merges the Gregorian and lunar calendars, Chinese astrology, agricultural timings, and folk beliefs into a book of seasonal cycles, daily recommendations, and predictions. Throughout Taiwan, people consult it to plan weddings, engagements, agricultural schedules, and many other aspects of daily life.

Our interpretation of this longstanding tradition compiles the lunar calendar, 24 solar terms, important Chinese and Taiwanese holidays, and even Western astrological cycles. It also translates 2026 almanac predictions into English from an established Taiwanese almanac source. Use it to determine the most auspicious times for certain activities (for example, January 5th, a favorable time to go on a fishing trip, but an inopportune day to hold a wedding).

Once the day’s passed, tear off the page, then—as is customary in Taiwan—repurpose it into scratch paper, reuse it as gift wrap, or fold it into a tabletop trash receptacle for fruit pits.

Note: The pictured calendar is our print test, so please forgive any nicks, typos, or repeated pages that might show through. Not pictured is the packaging: each calendar will be securely shrink-wrapped with a cardboard block for stability, and will be placed inside a simple, but elegantly printed, chipboard gift box.

About the Design

In developing the design of this daily tear-off almanac, we referenced classic examples printed on translucent paper. These tend to use only a few colors and feature a vibrant red header bearing sayings of good fortune. They’re accomplished examples of vernacular design: dense, packed with meaning, functional, and beautiful.

Drawing from these, we sourced thin, Taiwanese-milled paper that allows future days to ghost through. We designed a custom red backing card with gold foil stamping in the traditional aesthetic. We love that the thin paper, once torn, is often saved for wrapping delicate items or folding origami, so we perforated each sheet for a clean tear-away.

In addition to US holidays, we've included major Taiwanese holidays, marked with (TW), so you can observe important cultural celebrations throughout the year.

A Guide to Almanac Elements

Our project references traditional forms and verified Taiwanese sources of open source almanac data. Here is a guide to the included elements:

Each page includes:

• Gregorian Year
• Minguo Year (Taiwan)
• Sexagenary Year (Chinese Zodiac)
• Month
• Day
• Lunar Month
• Lunar Day
• Sexagenary Month (Chinese Zodiac)
• Sexagenary Day (Chinese Zodiac)
• Major US Holidays
• Major Taiwanese Holidays
• Solar Terms
• Auspicious and Inauspicious activities (Good/Avoid)
• Cultural anecdotes and short recipes on the weekends

Terms to Know

Sexagenary Date 干支
This is the Chinese astrological system for naming months, days, and years, based on a series of combinations made from the 10 Heavenly Stems (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, repeated once for their Yin Yang polarities) and the 12 Earthly Branches (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig).

Used together, these components create 60 combinations, and the naming cycle resets once every combination has been used. For example: January 1st, 2026 is 乙巳蛇年 戊子月 乙亥日, or Wood Snake Year, Earth Rat Month, Wood Pig Day. On this day, one might avoid weddings but would potentially find good fortune in scheduling a move.

Solar Terms 節氣
Solar terms are 24 divisions of the solar year used in traditional Chinese calendars to mark seasonal changes and agricultural timing. They divide the year into roughly 15-day periods. These periods aren't calculated by dividing the 365-day year into 24, but by splitting the sun's elliptical path into 24 segments. As such, solar terms are related more to the placement of the solstices than the divisions of the Gregorian year. Think of them as a precise division of the seasons, a more specific indication of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

Good/Avoid
This designation refers to activities that are recommended or advised against on any given day, according to the cosmic conditions. "Good" refers to activities that are especially auspicious. "Avoid" suggests things you might consider waiting on. Use this as it suits you—choose the right day for opening a new shop, or to determine which days are less suitable for weddings (e.g. when Taiwanese wedding venues tend to come at a discount).

Weekend Content
Traditional almanacs in Taiwan sometimes have fun content on the weekend, like recipes, anecdotes, or fun facts. We're using this space to share Yun Hai lore, our favorite simple recipes, and things we've learned about Taiwanese food and culture.

Specifications and Dimensions

325 pages.
Bound with brass Chicago screw posts.
Printed on FSC-certified, Taiwanese-milled 50 gsm white kraft paper.
Two-color offset printing (Pantone inks).

Backer board: laminated gray chipboard with gold foil stamping.
Includes a hanging hole in the backing for wall mounting.

Pages are perforated for clean removal.

Made in Taiwan.

Calendar Dimensions (without backing card): 4.9” W x 7.8” L x 7/8" H / 125 mm W x 198 mm L x 21 mm H

Calendar Dimensions (with backing card): 4.9” W x 9” L x 7/8" H / 125 mm W x 228 mm L x 22 mm H

Weight: 1.2 lbs / 525 g

About Yun Hai Selection

Yun Hai Selection is the house brand of Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry.

Shipping

Contiguous US
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