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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in March 2028 2028年3月开业吉日
There are 7 auspicious opening days in March 2028 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Monday, March 27, 2028, Saturday, March 4, 2028, Tuesday, March 21, 2028. Weekend options: Sat Mar 4.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). March 2028 spans the 2nd and 3rd lunar months of the 戊申 Earth Monkey year. Solar terms this month: 惊蛰 (Awakening of Insects) on Mar 5 and 春分 (Spring Equinox) on Mar 20.
All good opening days in March 2028
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Mar 12028年3月1日 星期三 | 二月初六2nd lunar month, day 6 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | Fair |
| Sat Mar 4 ★2028年3月4日 星期六 | 二月初九2nd lunar month, day 9 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | Excellent |
| Tue Mar 72028年3月7日 星期二 | 二月十二2nd lunar month, day 12 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Good |
| Thu Mar 92028年3月9日 星期四 | 二月十四2nd lunar month, day 14 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | Good |
| Tue Mar 212028年3月21日 星期二 | 二月廿六2nd lunar month, day 26 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | Excellent |
| Thu Mar 232028年3月23日 星期四 | 二月廿八2nd lunar month, day 28 | Avoid if you're a Ox冲牛 | Good |
| Mon Mar 272028年3月27日 星期一 | 三月初二3rd lunar month, day 2 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | 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
Monday, March 27, 2028 三月初二
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天喜, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): consecrating something new (开光), trying to conceive (求嗣), starting travel (出行), engagement (纳采), coming-of-age rites (冠笄), moving a deity (出火), tearing down what is done (拆卸), 起基 (起基).
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.
Saturday, March 4, 2028 二月初九
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 青龙; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings. Full list of 宜 (do): honoring ancestors (祭祀), ritual bathing (沐浴), consecrating something new (开光), painting and sculpting (塑绘), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采).
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.
Tuesday, March 21, 2028 二月廿六
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财; the Full (满) day officer favors new beginnings. Full list of 宜 (do): receiving money (纳财), signing new contracts (开市), making a deal (交易), signing papers (立券), consecrating something new (开光), 针灸 (针灸), gathering friends and family (会亲友), a fresh haircut (理发).
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.
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 Mar 1 | 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 |
| Sat Mar 4 | 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 |
| Tue Mar 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 |
| Thu Mar 9 | 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 |
| Tue Mar 21 | 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 |
| Thu Mar 23 | 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 05:00–07:00 Rabbit, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 19:00–21:00 Dog, 21:00–23:00 Pig, 23:00–00:00 Rat |
| Mon Mar 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 |
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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 March 2028?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in March 2028 are Monday, March 27, 2028; Saturday, March 4, 2028; Tuesday, March 21, 2028.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in March 2028?
Yes: Saturday, March 4, 2028.
Which days in March 2028 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 9 days: Sun Mar 5, Fri Mar 10, Sun Mar 12, Fri Mar 17, Wed Mar 22, Fri Mar 24, Sat Mar 25, Tue Mar 28, Wed Mar 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.