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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in August 2028 2028年8月开业吉日
There are 7 auspicious opening days in August 2028 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Friday, August 11, 2028, Wednesday, August 23, 2028, Thursday, August 24, 2028. None of the recommended days fall on a weekend this month.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). August 2028 spans the 6th and 7th lunar months of the 戊申 Earth Monkey year. Solar terms this month: 立秋 (Start of Autumn) on Aug 7 and 处暑 (End of Heat) on Aug 22.
All good opening days in August 2028
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Aug 22028年8月2日 星期三 | 六月十二6th lunar month, day 12 | Avoid if you're a Ox冲牛 | Good |
| Thu Aug 102028年8月10日 星期四 | 六月二十6th lunar month, day 20 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Excellent |
| Fri Aug 112028年8月11日 星期五 | 六月廿一6th lunar month, day 21 | Avoid if you're a Dog冲狗 | Excellent |
| Tue Aug 222028年8月22日 星期二 | 七月初三7th lunar month, day 3 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Good |
| Wed Aug 232028年8月23日 星期三 | 七月初四7th lunar month, day 4 | Avoid if you're a Dog冲狗 | Excellent |
| Thu Aug 242028年8月24日 星期四 | 七月初五7th lunar month, day 5 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | Excellent |
| Fri Aug 252028年8月25日 星期五 | 七月初六7th lunar month, day 6 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | 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
Friday, August 11, 2028 六月廿一
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 金匮; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天德合, 天喜, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): 安机械 (安机械), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), consecrating something new (开光), 普渡 (普渡).
Lucky hours (吉时): 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster, 21:00–23:00 Pig.
Wednesday, August 23, 2028 七月初四
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 金匮; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天喜, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), 斋醮 (斋醮), 普渡 (普渡), moving home (移徙), planting or moving in (入宅), breaking ground (动土).
Lucky hours (吉时): 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster, 21:00–23:00 Pig.
Thursday, August 24, 2028 七月初五
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 纳财; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 天德; the Harvest (收) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采), building a new kitchen (作灶), coming-of-age rites (冠笄), cutting cloth for ceremony (裁衣), gathering friends and family (会亲友), welcoming a pet (纳畜).
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 Aug 2 | 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 |
| Thu Aug 10 | 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 Aug 11 | 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster, 21:00–23:00 Pig |
| Tue Aug 22 | 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 Aug 23 | 03:00–05:00 Tiger, 07:00–09:00 Dragon, 09:00–11:00 Snake, 15:00–17:00 Monkey, 17:00–19:00 Rooster, 21:00–23:00 Pig |
| Thu Aug 24 | 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 |
| Fri Aug 25 | 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 August 2028?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in August 2028 are Friday, August 11, 2028; Wednesday, August 23, 2028; Thursday, August 24, 2028.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in August 2028?
No. None of the recommended opening days in August 2028 fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
Which days in August 2028 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 13 days: Tue Aug 1, Thu Aug 3, Mon Aug 7, Tue Aug 8, Wed Aug 16, Thu Aug 17, Sat Aug 19, Sun Aug 20, Mon Aug 21, Sun Aug 27, Mon Aug 28, Tue Aug 29, 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.