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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in September 2028 2028年9月开业吉日
There are 10 auspicious opening days in September 2028 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Tuesday, September 5, 2028, Sunday, September 17, 2028, Monday, September 4, 2028. Weekend options: Sun Sep 17, Sat Sep 23, Sun Sep 3, Sun Sep 10.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). September 2028 spans the 7th and 8th lunar months of the 戊申 Earth Monkey year. Solar terms this month: 白露 (White Dew) on Sep 7 and 秋分 (Autumn Equinox) on Sep 22.
All good opening days in September 2028
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Sep 3 ★2028年9月3日 星期日 | 七月十五7th lunar month, day 15 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Good |
| Mon Sep 42028年9月4日 星期一 | 七月十六7th lunar month, day 16 | Avoid if you're a Dog冲狗 | Excellent |
| Tue Sep 52028年9月5日 星期二 | 七月十七7th lunar month, day 17 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | Excellent |
| Wed Sep 62028年9月6日 星期三 | 七月十八7th lunar month, day 18 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Sun Sep 10 ★2028年9月10日 星期日 | 七月廿二7th lunar month, day 22 | Avoid if you're a Dragon冲龙 | Fair |
| Mon Sep 112028年9月11日 星期一 | 七月廿三7th lunar month, day 23 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | Excellent |
| Sun Sep 17 ★2028年9月17日 星期日 | 七月廿九7th lunar month, day 29 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | Excellent |
| Sat Sep 23 ★2028年9月23日 星期六 | 八月初五8th lunar month, day 5 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | Excellent |
| Mon Sep 252028年9月25日 星期一 | 八月初七8th lunar month, day 7 | Avoid if you're a Goat冲羊 | Good |
| Fri Sep 292028年9月29日 星期五 | 八月十一8th lunar month, day 11 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | 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
Tuesday, September 5, 2028 七月十七
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 纳财; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 天德; the Harvest (收) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天德. Full list of 宜 (do): painting and sculpting (塑绘), consecrating something new (开光), breaking old patterns (解除), making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采), committing to someone (嫁娶), moving a deity (出火), repair or renovation (修造).
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.
Sunday, September 17, 2028 七月廿九
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 挂匾; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 月德合, 天喜. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), 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), breaking old patterns (解除).
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.
Monday, September 4, 2028 七月十六
Favorable for 开市; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 金匮; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 月德, 天喜. Full list of 宜 (do): making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), breaking old patterns (解除), making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采), breaking ground (动土), 起基 (起基), 放水 (放水).
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.
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 Sep 3 | 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 Sep 4 | 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 Sep 5 | 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 |
| Wed Sep 6 | 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 Sep 10 | 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 |
| Mon Sep 11 | 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 Sep 17 | 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 |
| Sat Sep 23 | 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 |
| Mon Sep 25 | 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 |
| Fri Sep 29 | 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.
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Common questions
What are the most auspicious opening dates in September 2028?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in September 2028 are Tuesday, September 5, 2028; Sunday, September 17, 2028; Monday, September 4, 2028.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in September 2028?
Yes: Sunday, September 17, 2028; Saturday, September 23, 2028; Sunday, September 3, 2028; Sunday, September 10, 2028.
Which days in September 2028 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 10 days: Fri Sep 1, Thu Sep 7, Fri Sep 8, Thu Sep 14, Sat Sep 16, Mon Sep 18, Tue Sep 19, Wed Sep 20, Tue Sep 26, Sat Sep 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.