ObservanceNotable
Shab-e-Barat (Night of Fortune)
شب برات
Details
- Country
Afghanistan- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Observance
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- February 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Normal Operations
- Impact Description
- This is an observance. Most businesses and government offices remain open.
Notes
Night of prayer and forgiveness in mid-Sha'ban. Vigils at mosques and graveyards.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Shab-e-Barat (Night of Fortune) a public holiday in Afghanistan?
- Shab-e-Barat (Night of Fortune) is a Observance in Afghanistan, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Shab-e-Barat (Night of Fortune) 2026?
- Shab-e-Barat (Night of Fortune) 2026 falls on February 3, 2026.
- What is Shab-e-Barat (Night of Fortune) called locally in Afghanistan?
- Shab-e-Barat (Night of Fortune) is locally known as "شب برات" in Afghanistan.