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Auspicious Wedding Dates in October 2028 2028年10月结婚吉日
There are 10 auspicious wedding days in October 2028 according to the Chinese almanac (黄历). The best are Tuesday, October 24, 2028, Saturday, October 7, 2028, Thursday, October 26, 2028. Weekend options: Sat Oct 7, Sat Oct 28, Sat Oct 14, Sun Oct 15.
Computed from the traditional Chinese almanac (黄历 / 通书). October 2028 spans the 8th and 9th lunar months of the 戊申 Earth Monkey year. Solar terms this month: 寒露 (Cold Dew) on Oct 8 and 霜降 (Frost Descends) on Oct 23.
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 October 2028
| Date | Lunar date | Zodiac clash | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Oct 22028年10月2日 星期一 | 八月十四8th lunar month, day 14 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Good |
| Sat Oct 7 ★2028年10月7日 星期六 | 八月十九8th lunar month, day 19 | Avoid if you're a Goat冲羊 | Excellent |
| Mon Oct 92028年10月9日 星期一 | 八月廿一8th lunar month, day 21 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Fair |
| Thu Oct 122028年10月12日 星期四 | 八月廿四8th lunar month, day 24 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Sat Oct 14 ★2028年10月14日 星期六 | 八月廿六8th lunar month, day 26 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Excellent |
| Sun Oct 15 ★2028年10月15日 星期日 | 八月廿七8th lunar month, day 27 | Avoid if you're a Rabbit冲兔 | Good |
| Sat Oct 21 ★2028年10月21日 星期六 | 九月初四9th lunar month, day 4 | Avoid if you're a Rooster冲鸡 | Good |
| Tue Oct 242028年10月24日 星期二 | 九月初七9th lunar month, day 7 | Avoid if you're a Rat冲鼠 | Excellent |
| Thu Oct 262028年10月26日 星期四 | 九月初九9th lunar month, day 9 | Avoid if you're a Tiger冲虎 | Excellent |
| Sat Oct 28 ★2028年10月28日 星期六 | 九月十一9th lunar month, day 11 | Avoid if you're a Dragon冲龙 | 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, October 24, 2028 九月初七
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 订盟, 会亲友; the Success (成) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 天喜, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): crafting tools (造车器), committing to someone (嫁娶), making a vow (订盟), engagement (纳采), gathering friends and family (会亲友), honoring ancestors (祭祀), starting travel (出行), signing new contracts (开市).
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.
Saturday, October 7, 2028 八月十九
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 会亲友; the Settle (定) day officer favors new beginnings; blessed by 月德合, 天恩. Full list of 宜 (do): honoring ancestors (祭祀), gathering friends and family (会亲友), engagement (纳采), committing to someone (嫁娶), consecrating something new (开光), painting and sculpting (塑绘), 斋醮 (斋醮), lighting incense (安香).
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, October 26, 2028 九月初九
Favorable for 嫁娶, 纳采, 订盟; a 黄道 (Yellow Path) day ruled by 金匮; the Open (开) day officer favors new beginnings. 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), starting travel (出行), seeking treatment (求医), addressing an illness (治病).
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 Oct 2 | 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 Oct 7 | 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 |
| Mon Oct 9 | 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 |
| Thu Oct 12 | 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 Oct 14 | 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 |
| Sun Oct 15 | 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 Oct 21 | 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 |
| Tue Oct 24 | 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 Oct 26 | 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 Oct 28 | 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 |
Saturday wedding dates in October 2028
Most venues in the US, Canada, UK and Australia book Saturdays first. Recommended Saturdays this month: Saturday, October 7, 2028 (Excellent, avoid if born in a Goat year); Saturday, October 14, 2028 (Excellent, avoid if born in a Tiger year); Saturday, October 21, 2028 (Good, avoid if born in a Rooster year); Saturday, October 28, 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 October 2028?
According to the Chinese almanac, the best wedding dates in October 2028 are Tuesday, October 24, 2028; Saturday, October 7, 2028; Thursday, October 26, 2028.
Are there good wedding dates on a weekend in October 2028?
Yes: Saturday, October 7, 2028; Saturday, October 28, 2028; Saturday, October 14, 2028; Sunday, October 15, 2028; Saturday, October 21, 2028.
Which days in October 2028 should be avoided for getting married?
The almanac lists 嫁娶 as inauspicious (忌) on 13 days: Sun Oct 1, Fri Oct 6, Tue Oct 10, Wed Oct 11, Fri Oct 13, Tue Oct 17, Thu Oct 19, Sun Oct 22, Mon Oct 23, Fri Oct 27, Sun Oct 29, Mon Oct 30, 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.