About Shab-e-Barat
Shab-e-Barat is the night between the 14th and 15th of Sha'ban. Muslims spend it in prayer and asking for forgiveness, and many visit graveyards to pray for relatives who have passed away. In Pakistan homes are lit up and sweets like halwa are shared.
Shab-e-Barat is on the night of 15 Sha'ban in the Islamic calendar. In 2027 it lands on a Saturday, so it falls on a weekend, in week 3 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-Barat?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 111 days until Shab-e-Barat 2027. That works out to 15 weeks and 6 days, or about 3 months and 19 days.
If you only count working days, there are 80 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 16 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 111 sleeps, and in hours that is about 2,664.
Shab-e-Barat dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Hijri | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 3, 2026 | Tuesday | 14 Shaban 1447 AH | Passed |
| 2027 | January 23, 2027 | Saturday | 14 Shaban 1448 AH | 111 days |
| 2028 | January 12, 2028 | Wednesday | 14 Shaban 1449 AH | 465 days |
| 2028 | December 31, 2028 | Sunday | 14 Shaban 1450 AH | 819 days |
| 2029 | December 21, 2029 | Friday | 14 Shaban 1451 AH | 1,174 days |
| 2030 | December 11, 2030 | Wednesday | 14 Shaban 1452 AH | 1,529 days |
| 2031 | November 30, 2031 | Sunday | 14 Shaban 1453 AH | 1,883 days |
| 2032 | November 19, 2032 | Friday | 14 Shaban 1454 AH | 2,238 days |
| 2033 | November 8, 2033 | Tuesday | 14 Shaban 1455 AH | 2,592 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Shab-e-Barat 2027?
Shab-e-Barat 2027 is on Saturday, January 23, 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-Barat 2027?
Shab-e-Barat 2027 falls on a Saturday, which is a weekend day.
How many days until Shab-e-Barat?
There are 111 days until Shab-e-Barat, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Shab-e-Barat?
Shab-e-Barat is 15 weeks and 6 days away, or 15.9 weeks.
How many weekends until Shab-e-Barat?
There are 16 weekends between now and Shab-e-Barat.
How many business days until Shab-e-Barat?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 80 business days until Shab-e-Barat. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Shab-e-Barat on the same date every year?
No. Shab-e-Barat is on the night of 15 Sha'ban in the Islamic calendar, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Shab-e-Barat 2028?
Shab-e-Barat 2028 is expected on Wednesday, January 12, 2028, 465 days from today.