How many days until Shab-e-Barat?
Counting down to Saturday, January 23, 2027 at midnight, your local time. The night itself begins at sunset the evening before.
Shab-e-Barat is the night of 15 Sha’ban, observed widely in South Asia. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, it comes about 11 days earlier each Gregorian year.
Shab-e-Barat dates for the coming years
| Hijri year | Expected date (Umm al-Qura) | Usual date in Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| 1447 AH | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | Wednesday, February 4, 2026 |
| 1448 AH | Saturday, January 23, 2027 | Sunday, January 24, 2027 |
| 1449 AH | Wednesday, January 12, 2028 | Thursday, January 13, 2028 |
| 1450 AH | Sunday, December 31, 2028 | Monday, January 1, 2029 |
| 1451 AH | Friday, December 21, 2029 | Saturday, December 22, 2029 |
| 1452 AH | Wednesday, December 11, 2030 | Thursday, December 12, 2030 |
Expected dates are calculated from the Umm al-Qura calendar. Official dates are set by moon sighting in each country.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until Shab-e-Barat 2027?
There are 91 days until Shab-e-Barat 2027. It is expected on Saturday, January 23, 2027 (Umm al-Qura), or Sunday, January 24, 2027 where the moon is sighted a day later.
When is Shab-e-Barat 2027?
Shab-e-Barat is on 15 Sha'ban 1448 AH, expected on Saturday, January 23, 2027 in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, and Sunday, January 24, 2027 in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. The exact day depends on moon sighting.
What is Shab-e-Barat?
Shab-e-Barat is the night of 15 Sha’ban, observed widely in South Asia.
Which night is Shab-e-Barat?
Islamic days start at sunset, so Shab-e-Barat is observed on the night that begins at sunset on the evening before January 23, 2027.