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Son-eomneun-nal in February 2028
— Dates and Weekdays at a Glance
Son-eomneun-nal (days free of wandering spirits) in February 2028 fall on the 4th, 5th, 14th, 15th and 24th. The weekend one is the 5th.
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Son-eomneun-nal in February 2028
There are five in the Gregorian month. They're calculated as the days whose lunar date ends in 9 or 0.
| Gregorian | Day | Lunar date | Iljin | Zodiac to avoid | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | Friday | Lunar month 1, day 9 | Gimi (己未) | Ox | Weekday |
| 5th | Saturday | Lunar month 1, day 10 | Gyeongsin (庚申) | Tiger | Weekend |
| 14th | Monday | Lunar month 1, day 19 | Gisa (己巳) | Pig | Weekday |
| 15th | Tuesday | Lunar month 1, day 20 | Gyeong-o (庚午) | Rat | Weekday |
| 24th | Thursday | Lunar month 1, day 29 | Gimyo (己卯) | Rooster | Weekday |
Days to avoid for your zodiac animal
Even on a Son-eomneun-nal, a day that clashes head-on with your zodiac animal is left out in date selection. That applies to the animal directly opposite the branch of that day's iljin. This month breaks down like this:
4th → Ox · 5th → Tiger · 14th → Pig · 15th → Rat · 24th → Rooster
If your zodiac animal is listed above, just leave out that date and choose from the other Son-eomneun-nal. This relationship comes round once every 12 days, so the chance of it actually affecting you is low. More details are in What is date selection?
Days that fall on a weekend
Only one Son-eomneun-nal falls on a weekend: the 5th (Sat). Moving demand piles up on this day, so booking ahead is the safe bet.
February's solar terms
In Saju, months are divided not by the calendar but by solar terms. This month has two.
- Ipchun
- February 4 · The point at which the year changes in Saju. The new stem-branch pair applies from this day
- Usu (雨水, Rain Water)
- February 19 · The solar term when snow is said to turn to rain. Frozen ground starts to thaw
If you're moving in February
Off-season · late winter
Caught between winter and spring, demand is mixed this month. Graduations and the new school year get people moving, so things get a little busier from the last ten days. If you're in an area where jeonse (lump-sum deposit lease) contracts tend to expire in February, competition may be stiffer than you expect, so check early.
What kind of year is 2028?
2028 is the Musin year (戊申年), the Year of the Monkey. In Saju, the year changes not on January 1 but at Ipchun (立春, Start of Spring), so anyone born before early February 2028 uses the previous year's stem-branch pair.
This is the year of entering Samjae for people born in the Years of the Tiger, Horse and Dog — the year a new three-year Samjae (a traditional caution period) begins. You'll find the details in the Samjae guide. Keep in mind, though, that Samjae is judged from just one character, the zodiac animal, out of the eight, so it isn't something to base a moving date on by itself.
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Why Son-eomneun-nal falls on lunar days 9 and 10, and how to use the rule, is covered in 2028 Son-eomneun-nal: complete guide. For choosing a day with Saju, see What is taegil?, and if you couldn't line up the date, see When your moving date doesn't line up.
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When are the Son-eomneun-nal in February 2028?
The 4th, 5th, 14th, 15th and 24th. Of these, the 5th falls on a weekend.
Why are there 5 Son-eomneun-nal in February?
Son-eomneun-nal follow the lunar calendar, so how many land in a Gregorian month varies from month to month. Whether a lunar month has 29 or 30 days also plays a part.
Is February peak moving season?
It's off-season. Demand is low, so quotes are cheaper and dates are easier to book.
What if I can't move on a Son-eomneun-nal?
They come round 5–6 times each lunar month, but matching one with your final-payment day, a weekend and a moving company's availability can be hard. Options include avoiding only the days that directly clash with your zodiac animal, avoiding only the days tied to the direction you're moving in and splitting the day your belongings go in from the day you move in. More