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Auspicious Moving Dates in April 2028 2028年4月搬家吉日
There are 2 auspicious move-in days in April 2028 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Sunday, April 23, 2028, Friday, April 14, 2028. Weekend options: Sun Apr 23.
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 move-in days in April 2028
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Apr 142028年4月14日 星期五 | 三月二十3rd lunar month, day 20 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | 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 |
★ = 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
Sunday, April 23, 2028 三月廿九
Favorable for 入宅, 移徙; 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.
Friday, April 14, 2028 三月二十
Favorable for 入宅, 移徙; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 明堂. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), 斋醮 (斋醮), consecrating something new (开光), moving a deity (出火), moving home (移徙).
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 (carrying the first items across the threshold) is timed to a lucky two-hour period (时辰). Free, for every date above:
| Date | Lucky hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Fri Apr 14 | 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 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 |
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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
Traditional picks: a rice bucket, a pineapple (旺来), a lucky plant.
Hang on move-in day to welcome good fortune.
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Common questions
What are the most auspicious move-in dates in April 2028?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best move-in dates in April 2028 are Sunday, April 23, 2028; Friday, April 14, 2028.
Are there good move-in dates on a weekend in April 2028?
Yes: Sunday, April 23, 2028.
Which days in April 2028 should be avoided for moving house?
The almanac lists 入宅/移徙 as inauspicious (忌) on 12 days: Sun Apr 2, Mon Apr 3, Wed Apr 5, Sun Apr 9, Mon Apr 10, Wed Apr 12, Sat Apr 15, Sun Apr 16, Mon Apr 17, Thu Apr 20, Wed Apr 26, Sat Apr 29.
How are these dates chosen?
Each day is checked in the traditional Chinese almanac: it must list 入宅 or 移徙 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.