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Auspicious Wedding Dates in January 2028 2028年1月结婚吉日
There are 10 auspicious wedding days in January 2028 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Friday, January 21, 2028, Wednesday, January 26, 2028, Monday, January 31, 2028. Weekend options: Sun Jan 9.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). January 2028 spans the 12th and 1st lunar months of the 丁未 Fire Goat / 戊申 Earth Monkey year. Solar terms this month: 小寒 (Minor Cold) on Jan 6 and 大寒 (Major Cold) on Jan 20.
Folk note: 丁未 Fire Goat year (2027-02-06 – 2028-01-25) has no 立春 (Start of Spring). Traditionally called a “blind year” or “widow year” (无春年 / 寡妇年), some older relatives prefer not to hold weddings in it. Most modern couples ignore this; if your family cares, look at dates before 2027-02-06 or after 2028-01-25.
Folk note: 戊申 Earth Monkey year (2028-01-26 – 2029-02-12) contains two 立春 (Start of Spring) dates. This “double spring” year (双春年) is traditionally considered especially lucky for weddings, so popular dates and venues book up early.
The 12th lunar month (腊月) is a traditional peak wedding season: families like to settle big events before the New Year.
All good wedding days in January 2028
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jan 52028年1月5日 星期三 | 腊月初九12th lunar month, day 9 | Avoid if you're a Goat冲羊 | Excellent |
| Fri Jan 72028年1月7日 星期五 | 腊月十一12th lunar month, day 11 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Excellent |
| Sun Jan 9 ★2028年1月9日 星期日 | 腊月十三12th lunar month, day 13 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | Good |
| Mon Jan 102028年1月10日 星期一 | 腊月十四12th lunar month, day 14 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Good |
| Wed Jan 122028年1月12日 星期三 | 腊月十六12th lunar month, day 16 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Excellent |
| Tue Jan 182028年1月18日 星期二 | 腊月廿二12th lunar month, day 22 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Good |
| Wed Jan 192028年1月19日 星期三 | 腊月廿三12th lunar month, day 23 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Good |
| Fri Jan 212028年1月21日 星期五 | 腊月廿五12th lunar month, day 25 | Avoid if you're a Pig冲猪 | Excellent |
| Wed Jan 262028年1月26日 星期三 | 正月初一1st lunar month, day 1 | Avoid if you're a Dragon冲龙 | Excellent |
| Mon Jan 312028年1月31日 星期一 | 正月初六1st lunar month, day 6 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Excellent |
★ = weekend. “Zodiac clash” (冲) is the animal sign the day opposes: if you, your partner, or the main person involved was born in that year, traditional advice is to choose another day.
Why the top picks stand out
Friday, January 21, 2028 腊月廿五
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 订盟, 会亲友; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 玉堂; the Settle (定) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天德合, 月德合. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采), gathering friends and family (会亲友), honoring ancestors (祭祀), 安机械 (安机械), moving home (移徙), planting or moving in (入宅).
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.
Wednesday, January 26, 2028 正月初一
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 订盟, 会亲友, 冠笄; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 青龙; blessed by 天德, 月德, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), betrothal inquiry (问名), honoring ancestors (祭祀), coming-of-age rites (冠笄), cutting cloth for ceremony (裁衣), gathering friends and family (会亲友).
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.
Monday, January 31, 2028 正月初六
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 订盟, 会亲友; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 天德; the Full (满) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天德合, 月德合. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), gathering friends and family (会亲友), breaking old patterns (解除).
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 (or at least the tea ceremony and the moment the bride is fetched) is timed to a lucky two-hour period (时辰). Free, for every date above:
| Date | Lucky hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Wed Jan 5 | 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 Jan 7 | 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 |
| Sun Jan 9 | 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 Jan 10 | 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 Jan 12 | 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 Jan 18 | 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 |
| Wed Jan 19 | 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 Jan 21 | 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 Jan 26 | 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 Jan 31 | 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 |
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How to use these dates
Start from the table, drop any day that clashes with your or your partner’s 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 wedding dates in January 2028?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best wedding dates in January 2028 are Friday, January 21, 2028; Wednesday, January 26, 2028; Monday, January 31, 2028.
Are there good wedding dates on a weekend in January 2028?
Yes: Sunday, January 9, 2028.
Which days in January 2028 should be avoided for getting married?
The almanac lists 嫁娶 as inauspicious (忌) on 14 days: Mon Jan 3, Tue Jan 4, Thu Jan 13, Fri Jan 14, Sat Jan 15, Sun Jan 16, Mon Jan 17, Thu Jan 20, Sat Jan 22, Sun Jan 23, Mon Jan 24, Tue Jan 25, and others.
How are these dates chosen?
Each day is checked in the traditional Chinese almanac: it must list 嫁娶 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.