About Shab-e-Miraj
Shab-e-Miraj marks the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) from Makkah to Jerusalem and his ascension to the heavens. Mosques hold special gatherings and many people spend the night in prayer.
Shab-e-Miraj is on the night of 27 Rajab in the Islamic calendar. In 2027 it lands on a Tuesday, in week 1 of the year. Expected date in Pakistan. Pakistan usually marks Islamic dates one day after Saudi Arabia, and the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirms the final date after the moon is sighted. The night of worship begins at sunset on the evening of the date shown.
How long until Shab-e-Miraj?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 93 days until Shab-e-Miraj 2027. That works out to 13 weeks and 2 days, or about 3 months and 1 day.
If you only count working days, there are 67 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 13 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 93 sleeps, and in hours that is about 2,232.
Shab-e-Miraj dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Hijri | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 16, 2026 | Friday | 26 Rajab 1447 AH | Passed |
| 2027 | January 5, 2027 | Tuesday | 26 Rajab 1448 AH | 93 days |
| 2027 | December 25, 2027 | Saturday | 26 Rajab 1449 AH | 447 days |
| 2028 | December 14, 2028 | Thursday | 26 Rajab 1450 AH | 802 days |
| 2029 | December 4, 2029 | Tuesday | 26 Rajab 1451 AH | 1,157 days |
| 2030 | November 23, 2030 | Saturday | 26 Rajab 1452 AH | 1,511 days |
| 2031 | November 13, 2031 | Thursday | 26 Rajab 1453 AH | 1,866 days |
| 2032 | November 1, 2032 | Monday | 26 Rajab 1454 AH | 2,220 days |
| 2033 | October 21, 2033 | Friday | 26 Rajab 1455 AH | 2,574 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Shab-e-Miraj 2027?
Shab-e-Miraj 2027 is on Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Expected date in Pakistan. Pakistan usually marks Islamic dates one day after Saudi Arabia, and the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirms the final date after the moon is sighted. The night of worship begins at sunset on the evening of the date shown.
What day of the week is Shab-e-Miraj 2027?
Shab-e-Miraj 2027 falls on a Tuesday.
How many days until Shab-e-Miraj?
There are 93 days until Shab-e-Miraj, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Shab-e-Miraj?
Shab-e-Miraj is 13 weeks and 2 days away, or 13.3 weeks.
How many weekends until Shab-e-Miraj?
There are 13 weekends between now and Shab-e-Miraj.
How many business days until Shab-e-Miraj?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 67 business days until Shab-e-Miraj. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Shab-e-Miraj on the same date every year?
No. Shab-e-Miraj is on the night of 27 Rajab in the Islamic calendar, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Shab-e-Miraj 2027?
Shab-e-Miraj 2027 is expected on Saturday, December 25, 2027, 447 days from today.