Laylatul Qadr does not have a fixed, guaranteed calendar date each year; it is intentionally kept hidden and is most likely to be in the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially the odd nights (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th).

When is Laylatul Qadr in 2026?

For 2026, multiple Islamic organisations and calendars indicate that:

  • Ramadan is expected to begin around 17 February 2026 (subject to moon sighting).
  • The last ten nights therefore fall roughly between 7 and 18 March 2026.
  • The odd nights in those last ten are expected to be:
* 21st night: evening of 9 March 2026
* 23rd night: evening of 11 March 2026
* 25th night: evening of 13 March 2026
* 27th night: evening of 15 March 2026
* 29th night: evening of 17 March 2026

Many calendars and organisations list the 27th night of Ramadan (expected this year on the evening of 15 March 2026) as the most likely and most commonly observed date for Laylatul Qadr, although it can be any of the last ten nights.

Simple HTML table of key dates (2026)

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Ramadan night Gregorian date (evening) Notes
21st night 9 March 2026 Odd night, in last ten nights; possible Laylatul Qadr.
23rd night 11 March 2026 Odd night, in last ten nights; possible Laylatul Qadr.
25th night 13 March 2026 Odd night, in last ten nights; possible Laylatul Qadr.
27th night 15 March 2026 Most commonly observed as Laylatul Qadr, but not guaranteed.
29th night 17 March 2026 Odd night, also strongly recommended to worship.

Why the exact date is unknown

Islamic scholars explain that Allah has kept the exact date hidden so believers strive in worship throughout all of the last ten nights, not just one.

Authentic narrations advise seeking Laylatul Qadr particularly in the odd nights of the last ten, and many Muslims therefore treat each of those nights as potentially being the Night of Power.

Many contemporary Islamic organisations (charities, masjids) now promote worship and donations spread across every one of the last ten nights so that people do not miss Laylatul Qadr, whatever night it actually falls on.

Short practical answer for you

  • If you just want one date that most people focus on in 2026: aim strongly for the night of 27th Ramadan , expected on the evening of 15 March 2026 (subject to local moon sighting).
  • If you want to be safer and in line with Hadith: worship more in all of the last ten nights, especially every odd night from 9 to 17 March 2026.

TL;DR: Laylatul Qadr is somewhere in the last ten nights of Ramadan; in 2026 the most commonly observed date is the 27th night (15 March 2026 evening) , but you should seek it on all the last ten nights, especially the odd ones.

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