Month 8 of 1447 AH · January–February 2026
Sha'ban 1447 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: 20 January 2026 – 17 February 2026 · 29 days
Tabular: 20 January 2026 – 17 February 2026 · 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 1447
- Mid-Sha'ban (Shab-e-Barat)15 Sha'ban 1447 AH3 February 20263 February 2026
Frequently asked questions
When does Sha'ban 1447 start?
Sha'ban 1447 is expected to begin on 20 January 2026 on the Umm al-Qura calendar (20 January 2026 on the tabular calendar). The observed start depends on the moon sighting.
How many days are in Sha'ban 1447?
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 1447 end?
The last day is expected on 17 February 2026 (Umm al-Qura); Ramadan 1447 begins the next day.
