Muslim
Shab-e-Barat 2026 शब-ए-बारात
Night of Forgiveness
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
The date depends on the sighting of the moon and can move by a day. Offices follow the date announced closer to the festival.
Moon calendar: 4 Feb 2026
15 Shaban 1447 AH (Islamic Hijri calendar)
The Hijri month begins when the new crescent moon is sighted, so the date can move by a day in India.
Shab-e-Barat is the night between the 14th and 15th of Shaban, the eighth month of the Hijri year.
About Shab-e-Barat
Shab-e-Barat is a Muslim festival observed across India. In 2026 it falls on a Wednesday.
Frequently asked questions
When is Shab-e-Barat in 2026?
Shab-e-Barat falls on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. The date depends on the sighting of the moon and may shift by a day.
Is Shab-e-Barat a bank holiday?
Shab-e-Barat is not a bank holiday in any of the states covered here in 2026, so banks stay open unless the day is a Sunday or a second or fourth Saturday.
Which state governments close for Shab-e-Barat?
State government offices close for Shab-e-Barat in Bihar and West Bengal in 2026. Pick your state below for its full holiday list.
Where is Shab-e-Barat a restricted holiday?
Shab-e-Barat is a restricted (optional) holiday for state government employees in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Karnataka, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in 2026: employees may take it off, but offices stay open.
Is Shab-e-Barat a central government holiday?
No. Shab-e-Barat is not a holiday for central government offices in 2026.
Is the stock market closed on Shab-e-Barat?
No. Shab-e-Barat is not a trading holiday on NSE and BSE in 2026.
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Public holiday Major festival Today
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