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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in July 2028 2028年7月开业吉日
There are 6 auspicious opening days in July 2028 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Thursday, July 13, 2028, Friday, July 28, 2028, Sunday, July 23, 2028. Weekend options: Sun Jul 23, Sun Jul 16.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). July 2028 spans the leap 5th and 6th lunar months of the 戊申 Earth Monkey year. Solar terms this month: 小暑 (Minor Heat) on Jul 6 and 大暑 (Major Heat) on Jul 22.
All good opening days in July 2028
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Jul 42028年7月4日 星期二 | 闰闰五月十二leap 5th lunar month, day 12 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Good |
| Tue Jul 112028年7月11日 星期二 | 闰闰五月十九leap 5th lunar month, day 19 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | Excellent |
| Thu Jul 132028年7月13日 星期四 | 闰闰五月廿一leap 5th lunar month, day 21 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | Excellent |
| Sun Jul 16 ★2028年7月16日 星期日 | 闰闰五月廿四leap 5th lunar month, day 24 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Excellent |
| Sun Jul 23 ★2028年7月23日 星期日 | 六月初二6th lunar month, day 2 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | Excellent |
| Fri Jul 282028年7月28日 星期五 | 六月初七6th lunar month, day 7 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | 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, July 13, 2028 闰闰五月廿一
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 明堂; blessed by 天德合, 月德合. Full list of 宜 (do): engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), gathering friends and family (会亲友), starting school (入学), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), consecrating something new (开光).
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.
Friday, July 28, 2028 六月初七
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财, 挂匾; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 金匮; blessed by 天德, 月德. Full list of 宜 (do): engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), committing to someone (嫁娶), moving home (移徙), planting or moving in (入宅), 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, 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, July 23, 2028 六月初二
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财; the Full (满) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天德合, 月德合, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): receiving money (纳财), signing new contracts (开市), making a deal (交易), signing papers (立券), starting travel (出行), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣).
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) |
|---|---|
| Tue Jul 4 | 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 |
| Tue Jul 11 | 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 Jul 13 | 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 Jul 16 | 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 |
| Sun Jul 23 | 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 |
| Fri Jul 28 | 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 July 2028?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in July 2028 are Thursday, July 13, 2028; Friday, July 28, 2028; Sunday, July 23, 2028.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in July 2028?
Yes: Sunday, July 23, 2028; Sunday, July 16, 2028.
Which days in July 2028 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 11 days: Sat Jul 1, Mon Jul 3, Thu Jul 6, Mon Jul 10, Fri Jul 14, Mon Jul 17, Tue Jul 18, Thu Jul 20, Mon Jul 24, Sat Jul 29, Sun Jul 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.