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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in April 2028 2028年4月开业吉日
There are 7 auspicious opening days in April 2028 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Tuesday, April 11, 2028, Sunday, April 23, 2028, Sunday, April 9, 2028. Weekend options: Sun Apr 23, Sun Apr 9, Sun Apr 2, Sat Apr 29.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). April 2028 spans the 3rd and 4th lunar months of the 戊申 Earth Monkey year. Solar terms this month: 清明 (Pure Brightness) on Apr 4 and 谷雨 (Grain Rain) on Apr 19.
All good opening days in April 2028
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Apr 2 ★2028年4月2日 星期日 | 三月初八3rd lunar month, day 8 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | Excellent |
| Sun Apr 9 ★2028年4月9日 星期日 | 三月十五3rd lunar month, day 15 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | Excellent |
| Tue Apr 112028年4月11日 星期二 | 三月十七3rd lunar month, day 17 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Excellent |
| Sat Apr 15 ★2028年4月15日 星期六 | 三月廿一3rd lunar month, day 21 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Good |
| Sun Apr 23 ★2028年4月23日 星期日 | 三月廿九3rd lunar month, day 29 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Excellent |
| Thu Apr 272028年4月27日 星期四 | 四月初三4th lunar month, day 3 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Sat Apr 29 ★2028年4月29日 星期六 | 四月初五4th lunar month, day 5 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | 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
Tuesday, April 11, 2028 三月十七
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 挂匾; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 司命; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): lighting incense (安香), moving a deity (出火), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), committing to someone (嫁娶), signing new contracts (开市), signing papers (立券), making a deal (交易).
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.
Sunday, April 23, 2028 三月廿九
Favorable for 开市, 立券; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 司命; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天赦. Full list of 宜 (do): engagement (纳采), committing to someone (嫁娶), starting travel (出行), signing new contracts (开市), signing papers (立券), welcoming a pet (纳畜), tending to growing things (牧养), moving a deity (出火).
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.
Sunday, April 9, 2028 三月十五
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 挂匾; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天喜, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): signing new contracts (开市), making a deal (交易), signing papers (立券), hanging a plaque (挂匾), honoring ancestors (祭祀), consecrating something new (开光), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣).
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) |
|---|---|
| Sun Apr 2 | 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 Apr 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 |
| Tue Apr 11 | 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 |
| Sat Apr 15 | 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 |
| Sun Apr 23 | 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 Apr 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 |
| Sat Apr 29 | 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 |
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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 April 2028?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in April 2028 are Tuesday, April 11, 2028; Sunday, April 23, 2028; Sunday, April 9, 2028.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in April 2028?
Yes: Sunday, April 23, 2028; Sunday, April 9, 2028; Sunday, April 2, 2028; Saturday, April 29, 2028; Saturday, April 15, 2028.
Which days in April 2028 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 7 days: Fri Apr 7, Fri Apr 14, Tue Apr 18, Wed Apr 19, Fri Apr 21, Wed Apr 26, Sun Apr 30.
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.