Month 8 of 1449 AH · December 2027–January 2028
Sha'ban 1449 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: 29 December 2027 – 27 January 2028 · 30 days
Tabular: 30 December 2027 – 27 January 2028 · 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 1449
- Mid-Sha'ban (Shab-e-Barat)15 Sha'ban 1449 AH12 January 202813 January 2028
Frequently asked questions
When does Sha'ban 1449 start?
Sha'ban 1449 is expected to begin on 29 December 2027 on the Umm al-Qura calendar (30 December 2027 on the tabular calendar). The observed start depends on the moon sighting.
How many days are in Sha'ban 1449?
30 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 1449 end?
The last day is expected on 27 January 2028 (Umm al-Qura); Ramadan 1449 begins the next day.