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When is Lailat al-Qadr 2026?
Lailat al-Qadr falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Sunday, March 15, 2026 and the last is Monday, March 16, 2026, across 9 countries.
Laylat al-Qadr commmemorates the time when Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
See March 15 on the world mapLailat al-Qadr 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | March 15Sunday |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | March 15Sunday |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | March 15Sunday |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | March 15Sunday |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | March 15Sunday |
| 🇺🇸 United States | March 15Sunday |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | March 16Monday |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | March 16Monday |
| 🇳🇪 Niger | March 16Monday |
Questions about Lailat al-Qadr
- When is Lailat al-Qadr in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on March 15 and March 16. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Lailat al-Qadr?
- Lailat al-Qadr is marked in 9 countries: Australia, Canada, Gambia, Guinea, Niger, Russia, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States.
- Is Lailat al-Qadr a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Gambia, Guinea and Niger. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- March Equinox March 20
- Labour Day March 2
- Independence Day January 1
- Mother's Day February 8
- Father's Day January 4
- Eid al-Fitr March 18
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Daylight Saving Time starts March 8
- International Women's Day March 8
- Emancipation Day March 22
- National Heroes' Day January 20