Shab-e-Qadr (Laylat al-Qadr) 2026
Laylat al-Qadr is sought in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan, most commonly the 27th night.
Expected date
16 March 2026
Monday
27 Ramadan 1447 AH · 27/09/1447
Ramadan is the 9th month
By country
- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Turkey, UK, USA: Monday, 16 March 2026
- Pakistan, India, Bangladesh (usually): Monday, 16 March 2026 or Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Expected dates. Follow the official moon sighting announcement in your country.
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Frequently asked questions
›When is Shab-e-Qadr (Laylat al-Qadr) 2026?
Shab-e-Qadr (Laylat al-Qadr) 2026 is expected on Monday, 16 March 2026 (27 Ramadan 1447 AH) according to the Umm al-Qura calendar.
›When is Shab-e-Qadr (Laylat al-Qadr) 2026 in Pakistan and India?
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh often begin Islamic months one day after Saudi Arabia, so Shab-e-Qadr (Laylat al-Qadr) there may fall on Tuesday, 17 March 2026. The final date depends on the official moon sighting.
›Which night is Shab-e-Qadr (Laylat al-Qadr)?
The night is observed on the evening before, since the Islamic day begins at sunset. For 2026, that is the evening of Sunday, 15 March 2026.