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Auspicious Wedding Dates in May 2028 2028年5月结婚吉日
There are 11 auspicious wedding days in May 2028 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Monday, May 22, 2028, Thursday, May 25, 2028, Tuesday, May 30, 2028. Weekend options: Sun May 21, Sat May 13, Sun May 7.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). May 2028 spans the 4th and 5th lunar months of the 戊申 Earth Monkey year. Solar terms this month: 立夏 (Start of Summer) on May 5 and 小满 (Grain Buds) on May 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 May 2028
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun May 7 ★2028年5月7日 星期日 | 四月十三4th lunar month, day 13 | Avoid if you're a Dog冲狗 | Good |
| Tue May 92028年5月9日 星期二 | 四月十五4th lunar month, day 15 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Thu May 112028年5月11日 星期四 | 四月十七4th lunar month, day 17 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Good |
| Sat May 13 ★2028年5月13日 星期六 | 四月十九4th lunar month, day 19 | Avoid if you're a Dragon冲龙 | Excellent |
| Mon May 152028年5月15日 星期一 | 四月廿一4th lunar month, day 21 | Avoid if you're a Horse冲马 | Good |
| Thu May 182028年5月18日 星期四 | 四月廿四4th lunar month, day 24 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Excellent |
| Fri May 192028年5月19日 星期五 | 四月廿五4th lunar month, day 25 | Avoid if you're a Dog冲狗 | Good |
| Sun May 21 ★2028年5月21日 星期日 | 四月廿七4th lunar month, day 27 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Mon May 222028年5月22日 星期一 | 四月廿八4th lunar month, day 28 | Avoid if you're a Ox冲牛 | Excellent |
| Thu May 252028年5月25日 星期四 | 五月初二5th lunar month, day 2 | Avoid if you're a Dragon冲龙 | Excellent |
| Tue May 302028年5月30日 星期二 | 五月初七5th lunar month, day 7 | 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
Monday, May 22, 2028 四月廿八
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 订盟, 会亲友, 冠笄; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 明堂; the Full (满) day officer favors new beginnings. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), gathering friends and family (会亲友), 安机械 (安机械), weaving a net (结网), coming-of-age rites (冠笄), honoring ancestors (祭祀).
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.
Thursday, May 25, 2028 五月初二
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 订盟, 会亲友; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 金匮; blessed by 月德, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): committing to someone (嫁娶), engagement (纳采), making a vow (订盟), 斋醮 (斋醮), consecrating something new (开光), honoring ancestors (祭祀), making a prayer or wish (祈福), seeking treatment (求医).
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.
Tuesday, May 30, 2028 五月初七
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 订盟, 会亲友; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 月德合. 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), making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采), 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) |
|---|---|
| Sun May 7 | 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 May 9 | 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 May 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 |
| Sat May 13 | 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 May 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 |
| Thu May 18 | 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 May 19 | 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 May 21 | 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 |
| Mon May 22 | 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 May 25 | 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 May 30 | 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 May 2028
Most venues in the US, Canada, UK and Australia book Saturdays first. Recommended Saturdays this month: Saturday, May 13, 2028 (Excellent, avoid if born in a Dragon 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 May 2028?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best wedding dates in May 2028 are Monday, May 22, 2028; Thursday, May 25, 2028; Tuesday, May 30, 2028.
Are there good wedding dates on a weekend in May 2028?
Yes: Sunday, May 21, 2028; Saturday, May 13, 2028; Sunday, May 7, 2028.
Which days in May 2028 should be avoided for getting married?
The almanac lists 嫁娶 as inauspicious (忌) on 12 days: Mon May 1, Thu May 4, Mon May 8, Wed May 10, Fri May 12, Tue May 16, Wed May 17, Sat May 20, Tue May 23, Wed May 24, Sat May 27, Sun May 28.
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.