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Auspicious Wedding Dates in April 2028 2028年4月结婚吉日
There are 6 auspicious wedding days in April 2028 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Tuesday, April 11, 2028, Thursday, April 27, 2028, Sunday, April 23, 2028. Weekend options: Sun Apr 23, Sat Apr 15.
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.
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 April 2028
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Apr 32028年4月3日 星期一 | 三月初九3rd lunar month, day 9 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Good |
| Tue Apr 112028年4月11日 星期二 | 三月十七3rd lunar month, day 17 | Avoid if you're a Monkey冲猴 | Excellent |
| 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 |
| Sat Apr 15 ★2028年4月15日 星期六 | 三月廿一3rd lunar month, day 21 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| 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 |
| Thu Apr 272028年4月27日 星期四 | 四月初三4th lunar month, day 3 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | 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
Tuesday, April 11, 2028 三月十七
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 订盟; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 司命; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): lighting incense (安香), moving a deity (出火), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), committing to someone (嫁娶), signing new contracts (开市), signing papers (立券), making a deal (交易).
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.
Thursday, April 27, 2028 四月初三
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 订盟, 会亲友; the Full (满) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天德, 月德, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): trying to conceive (求嗣), starting travel (出行), breaking old patterns (解除), making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采), committing to someone (嫁娶), gathering friends and family (会亲友), welcoming a new household member (进人口).
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.
Sunday, April 23, 2028 三月廿九
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采; 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| Mon Apr 3 | 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 Apr 11 | 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 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 |
| Sat Apr 15 | 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 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 |
| Thu Apr 27 | 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 |
Saturday wedding dates in April 2028
Most venues in the US, Canada, UK and Australia book Saturdays first. Recommended Saturdays this month: Saturday, April 15, 2028 (Excellent, avoid if born in a Rat 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 April 2028?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best wedding dates in April 2028 are Tuesday, April 11, 2028; Thursday, April 27, 2028; Sunday, April 23, 2028.
Are there good wedding dates on a weekend in April 2028?
Yes: Sunday, April 23, 2028; Saturday, April 15, 2028.
Which days in April 2028 should be avoided for getting married?
The almanac lists 嫁娶 as inauspicious (忌) on 13 days: Tue Apr 4, Wed Apr 5, Fri Apr 7, Sun Apr 9, Mon Apr 10, Mon Apr 17, Tue Apr 18, Thu Apr 20, Fri Apr 21, Sat Apr 22, Mon Apr 24, Wed Apr 26, 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.