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Auspicious Business Opening Dates in October 2028 2028年10月开业吉日
There are 9 auspicious opening days in October 2028 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Thursday, October 12, 2028, Wednesday, October 18, 2028, Tuesday, October 24, 2028. Weekend options: Sat Oct 7, Sat Oct 28, Sun Oct 29.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). October 2028 spans the 8th and 9th lunar months of the 戊申 Earth Monkey year. Solar terms this month: 寒露 (Cold Dew) on Oct 8 and 霜降 (Frost Descends) on Oct 23.
All good opening days in October 2028
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 42028年10月4日 星期三 | 八月十六8th lunar month, day 16 | Avoid if you're a Dragon冲龙 | Fair |
| Thu Oct 52028年10月5日 星期四 | 八月十七8th lunar month, day 17 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | Good |
| Sat Oct 7 ★2028年10月7日 星期六 | 八月十九8th lunar month, day 19 | Avoid if you're a Goat冲羊 | Excellent |
| Thu Oct 122028年10月12日 星期四 | 八月廿四8th lunar month, day 24 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Wed Oct 182028年10月18日 星期三 | 九月初一9th lunar month, day 1 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | Excellent |
| Tue Oct 242028年10月24日 星期二 | 九月初七9th lunar month, day 7 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Sat Oct 28 ★2028年10月28日 星期六 | 九月十一9th lunar month, day 11 | Avoid if you're a Dragon冲龙 | Excellent |
| Sun Oct 29 ★2028年10月29日 星期日 | 九月十二9th lunar month, day 12 | Avoid if you're a Snake冲蛇 | Good |
| Mon Oct 302028年10月30日 星期一 | 九月十三9th lunar month, day 13 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | 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, October 12, 2028 八月廿四
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易, 挂匾; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天喜. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), signing new contracts (开市), making a deal (交易), signing papers (立券), hanging a plaque (挂匾), honoring ancestors (祭祀).
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.
Wednesday, October 18, 2028 九月初一
Favorable for 开市, 立券, 交易; the Full (满) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天德, 月德. Full list of 宜 (do): engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), signing new contracts (开市), making a deal (交易), signing papers (立券), gathering friends and family (会亲友), welcoming a pet (纳畜), tending to growing things (牧养).
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, October 24, 2028 九月初七
Favorable for 开市, 立券; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天喜, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): crafting tools (造车器), committing to someone (嫁娶), making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采), gathering friends and family (会亲友), honoring ancestors (祭祀), starting travel (出行), signing new contracts (开市).
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) |
|---|---|
| Wed Oct 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 |
| Thu Oct 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 |
| Sat Oct 7 | 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 Oct 12 | 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 |
| Wed Oct 18 | 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 Oct 24 | 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 Oct 28 | 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 |
| Sun Oct 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 |
| Mon Oct 30 | 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 October 2028?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best opening dates in October 2028 are Thursday, October 12, 2028; Wednesday, October 18, 2028; Tuesday, October 24, 2028.
Are there good opening dates on a weekend in October 2028?
Yes: Saturday, October 7, 2028; Saturday, October 28, 2028; Sunday, October 29, 2028.
Which days in October 2028 should be avoided for opening a business?
The almanac lists 开市 as inauspicious (忌) on 14 days: Sun Oct 1, Mon Oct 2, Sun Oct 8, Mon Oct 9, Fri Oct 13, Sun Oct 15, Thu Oct 19, Fri Oct 20, Sat Oct 21, Sun Oct 22, Mon Oct 23, Wed Oct 25, 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.