Laylat al-Qadr 2027: Dates and Best Deeds
Laylat al-Qadr 2027 is expected in the last 10 nights of Ramadan, around Feb 27 to Mar 8. See the odd nights, best deeds and how to give.
By Embrace Relief Team · Published November 4, 2026
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The Quran says the Night of Power is "better than a thousand months" (Quran 97:3).
The exact night is not known. Look for it in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan.
Expected odd nights in 2027: the evenings of about February 27, March 1, March 3, March 5 and March 7 (if Ramadan begins February 8).
Prayer, Quran, dua and charity are among the best deeds for these nights.
Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power, is the night the Quran was first revealed, and the Quran calls it better than a thousand months. Its exact date is not known. Muslims look for it in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially the 27th. In 2027, Ramadan is expected to begin around February 8, so these nights fall around February 27 to March 8, depending on moon sighting.
What is Laylat al-Qadr?
Laylat al-Qadr means the Night of Decree or Power. The Quran says: "The Night of Power is better than a thousand months" (Quran 97:3). It is the night in which the revelation of the Quran began, and believers hope to have their sins forgiven through worship in it.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever stands in prayer on the Night of Power with faith and hope for reward will have his previous sins forgiven" (Bukhari and Muslim).
When is Laylat al-Qadr in 2027?
The Prophet (peace be upon him) told us to look for it in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan (Bukhari). Many Muslims especially look for the 27th night, but no night is certain. The table below shows the expected dates if Ramadan 2027 begins on Monday, February 8. Each Islamic night begins at sunset, so the evening shown starts the night.
| Night of Ramadan | Begins at sunset on (expected) |
|---|---|
| 21st | Saturday, February 27, 2027 |
| 23rd | Monday, March 1, 2027 |
| 25th | Wednesday, March 3, 2027 |
| 27th | Friday, March 5, 2027 |
| 29th | Sunday, March 7, 2027 |
If the moon is sighted a day later, each date moves one day later. See When Is Ramadan 2027? for the latest dates, and confirm with your local mosque.
What are the best deeds for the Night of Power?
- Pray at night (qiyam), in your home or at the mosque.
- Read and reflect on the Quran.
- Make dua. Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) asked what to say if she found the night. The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught her: "Allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul afwa fa'fu anni" (O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me) (Tirmidhi).
- Make itikaf if you are able, staying at the mosque for worship in the last ten days.
- Give in charity. A gift in these nights is a way to share the blessing of the night with people in need.
Giving on the Night of Power
Many people plan their zakat and sadaqah for the last ten nights. You can give a Ramadan food package for a family, an iftar meal for an orphaned child, or your zakat on a night you choose. A food package is $35 in Africa and $55 in the United States, Greece and Yemen, and an iftar meal for a child is $4. You can read about all of the options in Giving During Ramadan, and calculate your zakat with our Zakat Calculator.
This article is general information, not religious advice. Dates are expected dates and depend on moon sighting. Please consult a qualified scholar with questions.
Frequently asked questions
When is Laylat al-Qadr 2027?
It falls in the last ten nights of Ramadan. If Ramadan begins around February 8, 2027, the odd nights begin at sunset on about February 27, March 1, March 3, March 5 and March 7. The dates depend on moon sighting.
Is Laylat al-Qadr always on the 27th night?
No one knows the exact night. Many Muslims look for it especially on the 27th, but it may be on any of the odd nights of the last ten.
What does Laylat al-Qadr mean?
It means the Night of Decree or Power. The Quran says it is better than a thousand months (97:3).
What should I say on Laylat al-Qadr?
The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught Aisha to say: "Allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul afwa fa'fu anni" (O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me).
Can I give charity on Laylat al-Qadr?
Yes. Many Muslims give zakat or sadaqah in the last ten nights of Ramadan.