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Auspicious Wedding Dates in March 2028 2028年3月结婚吉日
There are 13 auspicious wedding days in March 2028 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Saturday, March 4, 2028, Thursday, March 23, 2028, Tuesday, March 7, 2028. Weekend options: Sat Mar 4, Sat Mar 11, Sun Mar 5, Sun Mar 26.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). March 2028 spans the 2nd and 3rd lunar months of the 戊申 Earth Monkey year. Solar terms this month: 惊蛰 (Awakening of Insects) on Mar 5 and 春分 (Spring Equinox) on Mar 20.
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.
All good wedding days in March 2028
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Mar 12028年3月1日 星期三 | 二月初六2nd lunar month, day 6 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | Good |
| Sat Mar 4 ★2028年3月4日 星期六 | 二月初九2nd lunar month, day 9 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | Excellent |
| Sun Mar 5 ★2028年3月5日 星期日 | 二月初十2nd lunar month, day 10 | Avoid if you're a Goat冲羊 | Good |
| Tue Mar 72028年3月7日 星期二 | 二月十二2nd lunar month, day 12 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Excellent |
| Fri Mar 102028年3月10日 星期五 | 二月十五2nd lunar month, day 15 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Good |
| Sat Mar 11 ★2028年3月11日 星期六 | 二月十六2nd lunar month, day 16 | Avoid if you're a Ox冲牛 | Excellent |
| Sun Mar 12 ★2028年3月12日 星期日 | 二月十七2nd lunar month, day 17 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Fair |
| Fri Mar 172028年3月17日 星期五 | 二月廿二2nd lunar month, day 22 | Avoid if you're a Goat冲羊 | Excellent |
| Wed Mar 222028年3月22日 星期三 | 二月廿七2nd lunar month, day 27 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Thu Mar 232028年3月23日 星期四 | 二月廿八2nd lunar month, day 28 | Avoid if you're a Ox冲牛 | Excellent |
| Sun Mar 26 ★2028年3月26日 星期日 | 三月初一3rd lunar month, day 1 | Avoid if you're a Dragon冲龙 | Good |
| Tue Mar 282028年3月28日 星期二 | 三月初三3rd lunar month, day 3 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | Excellent |
| Fri Mar 312028年3月31日 星期五 | 三月初六3rd 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
Saturday, March 4, 2028 二月初九
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 订盟, 冠笄; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 青龙; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings. Full list of 宜 (do): honoring ancestors (祭祀), ritual bathing (沐浴), consecrating something new (开光), painting and sculpting (塑绘), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采).
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.
Thursday, March 23, 2028 二月廿八
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 订盟; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 天德; the Settle (定) day officer favors new beginnings. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), crafting tools (造车器), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), 安机械 (安机械), moving home (移徙).
Lucky hours (吉时): 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.
Tuesday, March 7, 2028 二月十二
Favorable for 嫁娶, 会亲友, 冠笄; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 明堂. Full list of 宜 (do): honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), trying to conceive (求嗣), 斋醮 (斋醮), committing to someone (嫁娶), coming-of-age rites (冠笄), starting travel (出行), signing new contracts (开市).
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 Mar 1 | 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 |
| Sat Mar 4 | 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 Mar 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 |
| Tue Mar 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 |
| Fri Mar 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 |
| Sat Mar 11 | 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 |
| Sun Mar 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 |
| Fri Mar 17 | 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 |
| Wed Mar 22 | 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 |
| Thu Mar 23 | 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 |
| Sun Mar 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 |
| Tue Mar 28 | 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 |
| Fri Mar 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 |
Saturday wedding dates in March 2028
Most venues in the US, Canada, UK and Australia book Saturdays first. Recommended Saturdays this month: Saturday, March 4, 2028 (Excellent, avoid if born in a Horse year); Saturday, March 11, 2028 (Excellent, avoid if born in a Ox year).
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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 March 2028?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best wedding dates in March 2028 are Saturday, March 4, 2028; Thursday, March 23, 2028; Tuesday, March 7, 2028.
Are there good wedding dates on a weekend in March 2028?
Yes: Saturday, March 4, 2028; Saturday, March 11, 2028; Sunday, March 5, 2028; Sunday, March 26, 2028; Sunday, March 12, 2028.
Which days in March 2028 should be avoided for getting married?
The almanac lists 嫁娶 as inauspicious (忌) on 13 days: Mon Mar 6, Wed Mar 8, Thu Mar 9, Mon Mar 13, Tue Mar 14, Wed Mar 15, Sat Mar 18, Sun Mar 19, Mon Mar 20, Fri Mar 24, Sat Mar 25, Mon Mar 27, 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.