Islamic holidays · 15 Shaban 1448 AH
Laylat al-Bara'at 2027
15 Sha'ban · Shab-e-Barat · Nisfu Sya'ban
Friday evening, 22 January 2027 (the night before 23 January)
The night of the middle of Sha'ban, a night of forgiveness and preparation for Ramadan.
What is Laylat al-Bara'at?
Laylat al-Bara'at is the night before the fifteenth of Sha'ban. Bara'a means release – release from sin. It is reported that the Prophet ﷺ said Allah looks at His creation on the night of the middle of Sha'ban and forgives all of them except one who associates partners with Him and one who holds a grudge (Ibn Majah, Ibn Hibban).
Sha'ban is the month in which the Prophet ﷺ fasted most outside Ramadan, preparing for the month of fasting, which begins about two weeks after this night.
How it is observed
- Seeking forgiveness, supplication and night prayer.
- Reconciling with those we have quarrelled with – the condition for forgiveness in the narration.
- Many fast on the fifteenth of Sha'ban; it is also one of the "white days" (13th–15th) on which the Prophet ﷺ fasted.
Laylat al-Bara'at dates for the next ten years
| Year | Date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday evening, 22 January 2027 (the night before 23 January) | 15 Shaban 1448 AH |
| 2028 | Tuesday evening, 11 January 2028 (the night before 12 January) | 15 Shaban 1449 AH |
| 2028 | Saturday evening, 30 December 2028 (the night before 31 December) | 15 Shaban 1450 AH |
| 2029 | Thursday evening, 20 December 2029 (the night before 21 December) | 15 Shaban 1451 AH |
| 2030 | Tuesday evening, 10 December 2030 (the night before 11 December) | 15 Shaban 1452 AH |
| 2031 | Saturday evening, 29 November 2031 (the night before 30 November) | 15 Shaban 1453 AH |
| 2032 | Thursday evening, 18 November 2032 (the night before 19 November) | 15 Shaban 1454 AH |
| 2033 | Monday evening, 7 November 2033 (the night before 8 November) | 15 Shaban 1455 AH |
| 2034 | Friday evening, 27 October 2034 (the night before 28 October) | 15 Shaban 1456 AH |
| 2035 | Tuesday evening, 16 October 2035 (the night before 17 October) | 15 Shaban 1457 AH |
Expected dates based on the Umm al-Qura calendar. Moon sighting and official announcements in some countries may differ by one day.
Hadiths on “Jurisprudence of Supplications and Remembrance of Allah”
- O Allah, I ask You for its good and the good of what is in it and the good of the purpose for which it was sent; and I seek Your refuge from its evil…
- They spoke the truth. They are tormented, and their torment can be heard by all animals
- When any of you sleeps, the devil ties three knots at the back of his head, striking each knot: Ahead of you is a long night, so keep sleeping
Frequently asked questions
When is Laylat al-Bara'at 2027?
Laylat al-Bara'at 2027 is on Friday evening, 22 January 2027 (the night before 23 January): the night begins at sunset (Maghrib) and lasts until dawn (15 Shaban 1448 AH).
When is Laylat al-Bara'at 2028?
Laylat al-Bara'at 2028 is on Tuesday evening, 11 January 2028 (the night before 12 January): the night begins at sunset (Maghrib) and lasts until dawn (15 Shaban 1449 AH).
How many days until Laylat al-Bara'at?
75 days until Friday evening, 22 January 2027 (the night before 23 January). The countdown at the top of this page updates by itself.
What does Bara'at mean?
Release or acquittal – a night in which the believer hopes to be released from his sins.
How long is it from Laylat al-Bara'at to Ramadan?
About two weeks: Ramadan begins fourteen or fifteen days after the middle of Sha'ban.