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Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) 2026

The Night of Decree, when the Qur'an was first revealed.

Gregorian dateMarch 16, 2026
Day of weekMonday
Hijri date27 Ramadan 1447
ReligionIslam

In 2026, Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) falls on Monday, March 16, 2026, corresponding to 27 Ramadan 1447 in the Islamic Hijri calendar. The exact start may shift by one day in either direction based on regional moon-sighting committee announcements — countries that follow the Saudi Umm al-Qura calculation typically align with the date listed here, while South Asian moon-sighting traditions occasionally observe the festival one day later.

Significance of Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)

Laylat al-Qadr, often translated as the Night of Power or Night of Decree, is described in Surah al-Qadr (Qur'an 97) as "better than a thousand months." It commemorates the night the Qur'an's first revelation descended upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the cave of Hira on Mount Nur outside Mecca. Although the precise date is not specified in scripture, hadith literature directs believers to seek it among the odd-numbered nights of the last ten of Ramadan, with the 27th night being the most widely observed across the Muslim world. The night is said to carry such immense spiritual reward that worship performed during these hours surpasses the equivalent of more than eighty-three years of devotion.

Traditions and Observances

Devotees engage in I'tikaf, a spiritual seclusion in the mosque during the final ten days of Ramadan, leaving only for absolute necessities. The night itself is spent in prolonged Qiyam al-Layl prayers, recitation of the Qur'an, dua supplications, and dhikr. The supplication taught by the Prophet to Aisha — "Allahumma innaka 'Afuwwun, tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'anni" (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving and You love forgiveness, so forgive me) — is repeated throughout the night. Many mosques organize complete Qur'an recitations and offer iftar and suhoor for those staying.

Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) 2026 — At a Glance

If you are planning travel, scheduling community events, requesting time off work, or simply marking your family calendar for 2026, the table below summarises every key detail for Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) this year, alongside the surrounding observances on either side of the festival in the Hijri calendar.

Detail2026
Gregorian dateMarch 16, 2026
Day of weekMonday
Hijri date27 Ramadan 1447
TraditionIslam (Sunni & Shia observance noted where they differ)

Regional Observance

In Mecca and Medina, hundreds of thousands gather in the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque for nightlong worship that is broadcast worldwide. In Turkey, the night is called "Kadir Gecesi" and is marked by mosque illuminations called mahya. Indonesian and Malaysian families often visit ancestral graves the following morning and distribute charity to neighbors. In South Asia, special Nafl prayers are offered in two-rakat units throughout the night, and many bring children to mosques to introduce them to the practice.

Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) Across the Years 2024–2030

The Islamic Hijri calendar is a purely lunar calendar of approximately 354 days, so its observances drift forward by roughly 10–11 days each Gregorian year. The Hindu lunar calendar uses periodic intercalary months (adhik maas) that keep festivals broadly anchored to the seasons. The table below shows the Gregorian date of Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) across every year HijriHub covers, allowing you to plan multi-year commemorations, anniversaries, or research at a glance.

YearGregorian dateHijri dateDay
2024April 6, 202427 Ramadan 1445Saturday
2025March 26, 202527 Ramadan 1446Wednesday
2026March 16, 202627 Ramadan 1447Monday
2027March 5, 202727 Ramadan 1448Friday
2028February 22, 202827 Ramadan 1449Tuesday
2029February 10, 202927 Ramadan 1450Saturday
2030January 31, 203027 Ramadan 1451Thursday

How HijriHub calculates Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) 2026

Our Hijri-to-Gregorian conversions follow the calculation methodology used by the Aladhan Islamic Calendar API, which itself draws from the Umm al-Qura calendar of Saudi Arabia for religious observances. For festivals tied to lunar crescent observation — particularly the start of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Hijri New Year — the actual observed date in any given country may differ by one day based on local moon-sighting committee determinations. We list the most widely observed Sunni date here; Shia communities typically follow Ja'fari calculation methodology that may differ by a day. Always confirm with your local masjid or central religious authority before finalising community plans.

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