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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in February 2028 2028年2月开业吉日
There are 5 auspicious opening days in February 2028 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Wednesday, February 9, 2028, Monday, February 21, 2028, Sunday, February 27, 2028. Weekend options: Sun Feb 27.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). February 2028 spans the 1st and 2nd lunar months of the 戊申 Earth Monkey year. Solar terms this month: 立春 (Start of Spring) on Feb 4 and 雨水 (Rain Water) on Feb 19.
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 February 2028
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Feb 92028年2月9日 星期三 | 正月十五1st lunar month, day 15 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | Excellent |
| Fri Feb 182028年2月18日 星期五 | 正月廿四1st lunar month, day 24 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | Fair |
| Mon Feb 212028年2月21日 星期一 | 正月廿七1st lunar month, day 27 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | Excellent |
| Thu Feb 242028年2月24日 星期四 | 正月三十1st lunar month, day 30 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Good |
| Sun Feb 27 ★2028年2月27日 星期日 | 二月初三2nd lunar month, day 3 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Good |
★ = 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
Wednesday, February 9, 2028 正月十五
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 青龙; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), honoring ancestors (祭祀), consecrating something new (开光), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), starting travel (出行), signing new contracts (开市), making a deal (交易).
Lucky hours (吉时): 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster.
Monday, February 21, 2028 正月廿七
Favorable for 开市; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 青龙; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 月德. Full list of 宜 (do): engagement (纳采), committing to someone (嫁娶), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), starting travel (出行), signing new contracts (开市), gathering friends and family (会亲友), breaking ground (动土).
Lucky hours (吉时): 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster.
Sunday, February 27, 2028 二月初三
Favorable for 开市; blessed by 天德合, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), 斋醮 (斋醮), engagement (纳采), committing to someone (嫁娶), cutting wood (伐木), repair or renovation (修造), breaking ground (动土).
Lucky hours (吉时): 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 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) |
|---|---|
| Wed Feb 9 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster |
| Fri Feb 18 | 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 |
| Mon Feb 21 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster |
| Thu Feb 24 | 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 |
| Sun Feb 27 | 00:00–01:00 Rat, 01:00–03:00 Ox, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 11:00–13:00 Horse, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 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 February 2028?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in February 2028 are Wednesday, February 9, 2028; Monday, February 21, 2028; Sunday, February 27, 2028.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in February 2028?
Yes: Sunday, February 27, 2028.
Which days in February 2028 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 11 days: Thu Feb 3, Fri Feb 4, Sat Feb 5, Sun Feb 6, Tue Feb 8, Sun Feb 13, Wed Feb 16, Sun Feb 20, Fri Feb 25, Mon Feb 28, Tue Feb 29.
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.