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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in January 2028 2028年1月开业吉日
There are 7 auspicious opening days in January 2028 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Thursday, January 6, 2028, Thursday, January 27, 2028, Monday, January 31, 2028. Weekend options: Sun Jan 30.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). January 2028 spans the 12th and 1st lunar months of the 丁未 Fire Goat / 戊申 Earth Monkey year. Solar terms this month: 小寒 (Minor Cold) on Jan 6 and 大寒 (Major Cold) on Jan 20.
Shops traditionally reopen after the New Year holiday in the 1st lunar month, often on an auspicious day between the 5th and the 15th.
All good opening days in January 2028
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Jan 62028年1月6日 星期四 | 腊月初十12th lunar month, day 10 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Excellent |
| Fri Jan 72028年1月7日 星期五 | 腊月十一12th lunar month, day 11 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Excellent |
| Wed Jan 122028年1月12日 星期三 | 腊月十六12th lunar month, day 16 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Excellent |
| Mon Jan 242028年1月24日 星期一 | 腊月廿八12th lunar month, day 28 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Excellent |
| Thu Jan 272028年1月27日 星期四 | 正月初二1st lunar month, day 2 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | Excellent |
| Sun Jan 30 ★2028年1月30日 星期日 | 正月初五1st lunar month, day 5 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Excellent |
| Mon Jan 312028年1月31日 星期一 | 正月初六1st lunar month, day 6 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Excellent |
★ = weekend. “Zodiac clash” (冲) is the animal sign the day opposes: if you or the main person involved was born in that year, traditional advice is to choose another day.
Why the top picks stand out
Thursday, January 6, 2028 腊月初十
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 金匮; blessed by 天德, 月德. Full list of 宜 (do): ritual bathing (沐浴), painting and sculpting (塑绘), consecrating something new (开光), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), signing new contracts (开市), making a deal (交易), signing papers (立券).
Lucky hours (吉时): 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 23:00–00:00 Rat.
Thursday, January 27, 2028 正月初二
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 明堂; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采), gathering friends and family (会亲友), honoring ancestors (祭祀), 斋醮 (斋醮), ritual bathing (沐浴), painting and sculpting (塑绘), moving a deity (出火).
Lucky hours (吉时): 01:00–03:00 Ox, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 21:00–23:00 Pig, 23:00–00:00 Rat.
Monday, January 31, 2028 正月初六
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 天德; the Full (满) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天德合, 月德合. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), gathering friends and family (会亲友), breaking old patterns (解除).
Lucky hours (吉时): 00:00–01:00 Rat, 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 17:00–19:00 Rooster.
Lucky hours for every good day 吉时
Traditionally the ceremony (opening the doors or the first sale) is timed to a lucky two-hour period (时辰). Free, for every date above:
| Date | Lucky hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Thu Jan 6 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 23:00–00:00 Rat |
| Fri Jan 7 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 17:00–19:00 Rooster |
| Wed Jan 12 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 23:00–00:00 Rat |
| Mon Jan 24 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 23:00–00:00 Rat |
| Thu Jan 27 | 01:00–03:00 Ox, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 21:00–23:00 Pig, 23:00–00:00 Rat |
| Sun Jan 30 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 23:00–00:00 Rat |
| Mon Jan 31 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 13:00–15:00 Goat, 17:00–19:00 Rooster |
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How to use these dates
Start from the table, drop any day that clashes with your zodiac animal, then check the practical things: venue, travel, the family calendar. Many families also ask an elder or a 择日 master to check against each person’s bazi (八字). You can check a single day in our auspicious-date finder or read the full 宜/忌 for any day in the calendar.
Bring it home 备齐
The beckoning cat for the shop counter.
Red ribbon and scissors for the opening ceremony.
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Common questions
What are the most auspicious opening dates in January 2028?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in January 2028 are Thursday, January 6, 2028; Thursday, January 27, 2028; Monday, January 31, 2028.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in January 2028?
Yes: Sunday, January 30, 2028.
Which days in January 2028 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 13 days: Sat Jan 1, Sun Jan 2, Sun Jan 9, Mon Jan 10, Tue Jan 11, Fri Jan 14, Sun Jan 16, Tue Jan 18, Fri Jan 21, Sat Jan 22, Sun Jan 23, Wed Jan 26, and others.
How are these dates chosen?
Each day is checked in the traditional Chinese almanac: it must list 开市 among the day's favorable activities (宜) and not among its taboos (忌), and it must not be a Break (破) day or a day marked 诸事不宜. Days on the Yellow Path (黄道), with favorable day officers or blessing stars rank higher. A day that clashes (冲) with your own zodiac animal should be skipped.