Lailatul Qadr 2026 Date

Lailatul Qadr — the Night of Decree — falls in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan. Worship on this night is described as better than a thousand months. The 27th of Ramadan is the most commonly observed night.

This page lists all the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan 1447 with Gregorian dates and a live countdown.

Important: Actual nights depend on the Ramadan crescent — they may shift by a day.

Lailatul Qadr 2026 — Expected Dates

EventHijri DateGregorian DateDays Left
Lailatul Qadr — 27 Ramadan 1447 (most commonly observed) 27 Ramadan 1447 AH Monday, 16 March 2026
Shab-e-Qadr odd night — 21 Ramadan 1447 21 Ramadan 1447 AH Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Shab-e-Qadr odd night — 23 Ramadan 1447 23 Ramadan 1447 AH Thursday, 12 March 2026
Shab-e-Qadr odd night — 25 Ramadan 1447 25 Ramadan 1447 AH Saturday, 14 March 2026
Shab-e-Qadr odd night — 29 Ramadan 1447 29 Ramadan 1447 AH Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Dates are astronomical (Umm al-Qura) estimates. Actual observance depends on local crescent (moon) sighting and may differ by a day — confirm with your mosque or local committee.

Formula

toGregorian(1447, 9, {21,23,25,27,29}) → the odd nights

Example

27 Ramadan 1447 ≈ mid-March 2026 — see the table for all five odd nights.

How to Use

  1. 1. Read the dates of all five odd nights.
  2. 2. Check the countdown.
  3. 3. Plan increased worship across all odd nights, not only the 27th.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Lailatul Qadr 2026?

In the odd nights of the last 10 days of Ramadan — the 27th is most commonly observed. See the table.

Why is it not a fixed date?

It is deliberately hidden among the odd nights of Ramadan's last ten days.

What is special about this night?

Worship on it is described in the Quran as better than a thousand months.

Can the dates shift?

Yes — by a day, following the Ramadan crescent.