Month 8 of 1446 AH · January–February 2025
Sha'ban 1446 calendar · شعبان
Sha'ban leads into Ramadan. Its 15th night, known as Shab-e-Barat or Laylat al-Bara'ah, is observed in many countries.
Showing Umm al-Qura dates (Saudi Arabia's official calendar). Why two methods?
Showing tabular (arithmetic) dates. Why two methods?
Umm al-Qura: 31 January 2025 – 28 February 2025 · 29 days
Tabular: 31 January 2025 – 28 February 2025 · 29 days
Fridays are shaded; Islamic holidays are marked in gold. Today is outlined when it falls in this month.
Islamic holidays in Sha'ban 1446
- Mid-Sha'ban (Shab-e-Barat)15 Sha'ban 1446 AH14 February 202514 February 2025
Frequently asked questions
When does Sha'ban 1446 start?
Sha'ban 1446 is expected to begin on 31 January 2025 on the Umm al-Qura calendar (31 January 2025 on the tabular calendar). The observed start depends on the moon sighting.
How many days are in Sha'ban 1446?
29 days on the Umm al-Qura calendar and 29 on the tabular calendar. Every Islamic month has 29 or 30 days.
When does Sha'ban 1446 end?
The last day is expected on 28 February 2025 (Umm al-Qura); Ramadan 1446 begins the next day.
