Laylat al-Qadr 2027: The Night of Decree
لَيْلَةُ القَدْر · One of the odd nights in the last ten of Ramadan (often observed on the 27th night). Also known as Night of Decree, Night of Power, Shab-e-Qadr.
When is Laylat al-Qadr 2027?
Laylat al-Qadr 1448 AH is expected on the night beginning at sunset on Friday, 5 March 2027, leading into 27 Ramadan (Saturday, 6 March 2027). The last ten nights of Ramadan, in which it should be sought, begin on the evening of Saturday, 27 February 2027. That is in 145 days (about 20 weeks).
Based on the Umm al-Qura calendar. In countries that begin months with local moon sighting, the date may be one day later. Please confirm with your local mosque.
Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Decree (also translated Night of Power), is the night in which the Quran was first sent down. The Quran says it is better than a thousand months, and a whole surah, Surah al-Qadr (chapter 97), is devoted to it.
Its exact date was not fixed for Muslims. The Prophet ﷺ told his companions to seek it in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan, that is, the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th nights. Many Muslims give special attention to the 27th night, but worshipping throughout the last ten nights is the way to be sure of reaching it.
Laylat al-Qadr dates 2025–2030
| Year | Night begins (evening of) | 27 Ramadan (daytime) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 1446 AH | Wednesday, 26 March 2025 | Thursday, 27 March 2025 |
| 2026 1447 AH | Sunday, 15 March 2026 | Monday, 16 March 2026 |
| 2027 1448 AH | Friday, 5 March 2027 | Saturday, 6 March 2027 |
| 2028 1449 AH | Tuesday, 22 February 2028 | Wednesday, 23 February 2028 |
| 2029 1450 AH | Saturday, 10 February 2029 | Sunday, 11 February 2029 |
| 2030 1451 AH | Wednesday, 30 January 2030 | Thursday, 31 January 2030 |
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. Where the start of a month depends on local moon sighting, the actual date in your country may be one day later (occasionally one day earlier). Islamic days begin at sunset, so each observance starts on the evening before its Gregorian date.
In the Quran
إِنَّآ أَنزَلْنَٰهُ فِى لَيْلَةِ ٱلْقَدْرِ ﴿١﴾ وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا لَيْلَةُ ٱلْقَدْرِ ﴿٢﴾ لَيْلَةُ ٱلْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌۭ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍۢ ﴿٣﴾ تَنَزَّلُ ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ وَٱلرُّوحُ فِيهَا بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهِم مِّن كُلِّ أَمْرٍۢ ﴿٤﴾ سَلَٰمٌ هِىَ حَتَّىٰ مَطْلَعِ ٱلْفَجْرِ ﴿٥﴾
Lo! We revealed it on the Night of Predestination. Ah, what will convey unto thee what the Night of Power is! The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. The angels and the Spirit descend therein, by the permission of their Lord, with all decrees. (The night is) Peace until the rising of the dawn.
إِنَّآ أَنزَلْنَٰهُ فِى لَيْلَةٍۢ مُّبَٰرَكَةٍ ۚ إِنَّا كُنَّا مُنذِرِينَ ﴿٣﴾
Lo! We revealed it on a blessed night - Lo! We are ever warning -
Which night is Laylat al-Qadr?
The Prophet ﷺ said: seek Laylat al-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten of Ramadan (Sahih al-Bukhari 2017; Sahih Muslim 1169). Some companions, such as Ubayy ibn Ka'b, held that it is the 27th night (Sahih Muslim 762), and this is why the 27th is widely observed. Other scholars say it can move from year to year within the last ten nights.
Remember that Islamic nights come before their days: the 27th night begins at sunset at the end of the 26th day of Ramadan. The table above shows the Gregorian evening on which each 27th night begins, and the evening the last ten nights start.
Its virtue
Surah al-Qadr describes the night as better than a thousand months, a night in which the angels and the Spirit (Jibril) descend by their Lord's permission, and which is peace until the break of dawn (Quran 97:1–5). The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever stands in prayer on Laylat al-Qadr out of faith and hoping for reward will have their previous sins forgiven (Sahih al-Bukhari 1901).
Recommended practices
- Increase night prayer, Quran recitation and dhikr in all of the last ten nights. (Sahih al-Bukhari 2024; Sahih Muslim 1174)
- Stand in prayer on the night itself with faith and hope of reward. (Sahih al-Bukhari 1901)
- I'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) during the last ten days, for those able. (Sahih al-Bukhari 2026; Sahih Muslim 1172)
- Ask Allah for pardon with the dua the Prophet ﷺ taught Aishah for this night. (Sunan Ibn Majah 3850; Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3513 adds 'karim')
Dua
Dua for Laylat al-Qadr
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'anni
O Allah, You are Pardoning and love to pardon, so pardon me.
Source: Sunan Ibn Majah 3850; Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3513 adds 'karim'
Find more supplications in our duas collection.
Where scholars differ
Scholars hold several views on the date: that it is fixed on the 27th night, that it moves among the odd nights of the last ten, or that it may fall on any of the last ten nights. All agree that it lies in the last ten nights of Ramadan.
Frequently asked questions
Is Laylat al-Qadr always on the 27th night?
Not necessarily. The Prophet told Muslims to seek it in the odd nights of the last ten of Ramadan. The 27th is the most widely observed night, but many scholars say it can fall on any odd night of the last ten.
When does the 27th night begin?
At sunset on the 26th day of Ramadan, because Islamic days begin at sunset. The table on this page lists that evening for each year.
What should I do on Laylat al-Qadr?
Pray at night, recite the Quran, make dhikr and dua, give charity and ask Allah for forgiveness. The dua "Allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul-afwa fafu anni" was taught by the Prophet for this night.
Can women who are not praying still benefit from Laylat al-Qadr?
Yes. Dhikr, dua, seeking forgiveness, listening to the Quran and charity are open to everyone, including women who are not praying because of menstruation.
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