Umrah calendar 1448 AHUmrah 2027 dates and deadlines
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Short answer
The 1448 AH Umrah season opened on 31/05/2026. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah says the last Umrah visa is issued on 09/03/2027, the last entry is 23/03/2027 and every Umrah visa holder must leave by 07/04/2027. Ramadan is expected to start about 08/02/2027, depending on the moon sighting.
Travel advice changes. Before you book, check your government's latest travel advice for Saudi Arabia (UK (opens in a new tab), USA (opens in a new tab), Canada (opens in a new tab)) and make sure your travel insurance covers your trip. On 20/10/2026 the UK advised against all but essential travel to most of Saudi Arabia, the USA listed Level 3, reconsider travel, and Canada said to avoid non-essential travel. Checked 20/10/2026.
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On an Umrah visa you need three things to line up: a visa issued by 09/03/2027, a landing in Saudi Arabia by 23/03/2027, and a flight out by 07/04/2027. Miss the first two and the trip can't happen this season. If the visa printed in your passport expires sooner than 07/04/2027, your visa's date is the one that counts.
The official 1448 season dates
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah published the calendar on haj.gov.sa on 17/05/2026. When we checked the page on 20/10/2026 the dates below were unchanged.
| Milestone | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Umrah visas issued and entry to Saudi Arabia begins | 14 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 31/05/2026 |
| Entry to Makkah and Umrah permits on Nusuk begin | 15 Dhul Hijjah 1447 | 01/06/2026 |
| Last Umrah visa issued | 1 Shawwal 1448 | 09/03/2027 |
| Last entry to Saudi Arabia on an Umrah visa | 15 Shawwal 1448 | 23/03/2027 |
| Last departure for Umrah visa holders | 30 Shawwal 1448 | 07/04/2027 |
The last visa date is 1 Shawwal, which is Eid al-Fitr. If you're aiming for the last ten nights of Ramadan, plan as if the deadline were the start of Ramadan, because the visa needs your hotel and transport bookings first and those fill early.
Easter 2027 misses the window. Easter Sunday is 28/03/2027, five days after the last entry date. Our Easter Umrah 2027 guide covers the options, including what is still unknown for tourist visas.
We don't issue visas and can't promise one. The Saudi authorities decide. We make the hotel and transport bookings the application needs and help you through it. The visa information page explains the steps.
The Hijri months of 1448 at a glance
These are expected first days on Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar. Makkah Live's table and Utrecht University's Umm al-Qura table agree on every month both list (checked 19/10/2026). The official Umm al-Qura site did not load for us, so treat every start as expected. Ramadan, Shawwal and Dhul Hijjah can still start a day later after the moon sighting.
Temperatures are long-term average daily highs and lows for Makkah in the Gregorian month where most of the Hijri month falls (Jeddah Regional Climate Center data).
| Hijri month | Expected start | Makkah average high / low | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | 16/06/2026 | 43.8°C / 28.6°C | Season just open, very hot |
| Safar | 15/07/2026 | 43.0°C / 29.1°C | Very hot |
| Rabi al-Awwal | 14/08/2026 | 42.8°C / 29.5°C | Very hot |
| Rabi al-Thani | 12/09/2026 | 42.8°C / 28.9°C | Still hot |
| Jumada al-Ula | 12/10/2026 | 40.1°C / 25.9°C | Heat starts to ease; UK October half term |
| Jumada al-Akhirah | 11/11/2026 | 35.2°C / 23.0°C | Pleasant days; US Thanksgiving |
| Rajab | 10/12/2026 | 32.0°C / 20.3°C | Winter school holidays in many countries |
| Sha'ban | 09/01/2027 | 30.5°C / 18.8°C | Coolest month; busier as Ramadan nears |
| Ramadan | 08/02/2027 | 31.7°C / 19.1°C | Busiest month; peak in the last ten nights |
| Shawwal | 09/03/2027 | 34.9°C / 21.1°C | Eid, then the season closes |
| Dhul Qa'dah | 08/04/2027 | 38.7°C / 24.5°C | No Umrah visas; Hajj preparations |
| Dhul Hijjah | 07/05/2027 | 42.0°C / 27.6°C | Hajj; Day of Arafah expected 15/05/2027 |
Each Hijri month comes about 11 days earlier every Gregorian year, so last year's "Umrah in March" advice doesn't carry over.
Month by month for the rest of the season
Jumada al-Ula (from about 12/10/2026)
Makkah still averages about 40°C in the day in October, but the nights are milder. The UK October half term runs 26/10/2026 to 30/10/2026 in Birmingham; other councils use similar weeks, so check your school. This month suits adults happy to do tawaf at night.
Jumada al-Akhirah (from about 11/11/2026)
The average high drops to about 35°C and the winter school holidays haven't started. US Thanksgiving is 26/11/2026. If you can travel in November away from those days, ask us to check how full hotels near the Haram are for your dates before you book.
Rajab (from about 10/12/2026)
Rajab is one of the four sacred months. Qur'an 9:36 says four of the twelve months are sacred, and Sahih al-Bukhari 3197 names them: Dhul Qa'dah, Dhul Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab. It covers December and early January, when many families have winter school holidays, so the Christmas and New Year weeks are busy and hotel rates rise.
On claims of a special reward for Umrah in Rajab, see our guide to Umrah in Rajab and Sha'ban.
Sha'ban (from about 09/01/2027)
January is Makkah's coolest month, with an average high of about 30°C. If you're travelling with a parent who finds heat hard, the weeks after New Year are the gentlest of the season. Crowds and prices build in the last week or so before Ramadan.
Ramadan (from about 08/02/2027)
It is the busiest and dearest month of the season. If Ramadan starts on 08/02/2027, the last ten nights begin on the evening of 27/02/2027; a later moon sighting moves this by a day. The UK February half term (15/02/2027 to 19/02/2027 in many areas) and New York City's midwinter recess (the same week) fall in the first half of Ramadan. Our guide to Umrah in Ramadan covers permits, i'tikaf and families.
Shawwal (from about 09/03/2027)
Eid al-Fitr is expected on 09/03/2027 or 10/03/2027, depending on the moon sighting; the Ministry uses 09/03/2027 as 1 Shawwal. Ontario's March break (15/03/2027 to 19/03/2027 for most boards) ends before the 23/03/2027 entry cutoff, so a Canadian family can still make it if the visa is issued in time.
Dhul Qa'dah and Dhul Hijjah (from about 08/04/2027)
There's an irony here. The Prophet ﷺ performed his Umrahs in Dhul Qa'dah, apart from the one joined with his Hajj (Sahih al-Bukhari 1780). Under today's system Dhul Qa'dah is the month Makkah closes to Umrah pilgrims while it prepares for Hajj.
The Hajj pause and the next season
After 07/04/2027 no one is in Saudi Arabia on a 1448 Umrah visa. The Day of Arafah 1448 is expected on 15/05/2027, subject to the moon sighting.
Tourist visa holders follow separate rules, announced each spring. Last season the General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques said that from 1 Dhul Qa'dah 1447 (18/04/2026), holders of every visa except a Hajj visa could not enter or stay in Makkah, and Nusuk stopped issuing Umrah permits until 14 Dhul Hijjah 1447 (31/05/2026). If 1448 follows the same pattern, that closure would start around 08/04/2027. Nothing had been announced for 1448 when we checked on 20/10/2026.
The 1449 season should open soon after Hajj 1448, around late May 2027, if the Ministry repeats this year's timing. That is our own arithmetic; the 1449 dates were not published when we checked on 20/10/2026.
School holidays 2026 to 2027 against the season
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Holidays vary by school, district and province. The rows below use one named area as the example.
| Country | Break | Dates | Inside the Umrah season? |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK (Birmingham) | October half term | 26/10/2026 to 30/10/2026 | Yes |
| UK (Birmingham) | Christmas | Term ends 18/12/2026, restarts 04/01/2027 | Yes (Rajab) |
| UK (Birmingham) | February half term | 15/02/2027 to 19/02/2027 | Yes (Ramadan) |
| UK (Birmingham) | Easter | Term ends 25/03/2027, restarts 12/04/2027 | No, after the 23/03/2027 entry cutoff |
| USA | Thanksgiving | 26/11/2026 | Yes |
| USA (New York City) | Winter recess | 24/12/2026 to 01/01/2027 | Yes |
| USA (New York City) | Midwinter recess | 15/02/2027 to 19/02/2027 | Yes (Ramadan) |
| USA (New York City) | Spring recess | 22/04/2027 to 30/04/2027 | No, Umrah visas have closed |
| Canada (Ontario) | Winter break | 21/12/2026 to 01/01/2027 | Yes |
| Canada (Ontario) | March break | 15/03/2027 to 19/03/2027 | Yes, entry before 23/03/2027 |
| Pakistan | Winter vacation | Last year: Punjab 22/12/2025 to 10/01/2026 | 2026 to 2027 dates not announced on 20/10/2026 |
We checked each row on the official calendar or council dates on 20/10/2026. Academies and private schools can differ, so check your own school.
Our school holiday Umrah packages page plans trips around these breaks.
Which months cost more?
Ramadan costs the most, the last ten nights above all, and the Christmas and New Year weeks come next. Weeks outside school holidays and away from Ramadan usually cost less. Hotel rates move through the season, so we quote for your dates rather than publish one figure. Ask us for today's price for the weeks you have in mind.
Plan your trip with these dates
- Mark your school holiday or leave on the tables above.
- On an Umrah visa, check you can land by 23/03/2027 and leave by 07/04/2027.
- Count back for the visa. The application needs the hotel and transport bookings first, and the last visa is issued on 09/03/2027.
- Once the visa is issued, book each person's Umrah permit in the Nusuk app.
- If heat worries you, aim for November to February.
- Decide how many nights you need: see how long Umrah takes.
For weather, crowds and prices compared month by month, see the best time for Umrah.
How Maqam e Haram helps
Our office is in Islamabad and our own team works on the ground in Makkah and Madinah. We check your dates against the season cutoffs, book the hotels and transport your visa needs, and help you book Nusuk permits for the family. When you land, our team meets you and stays on WhatsApp for the whole trip.
Send us your dates on WhatsApp or call +92 309 9022120 and we'll check them against this calendar. For the winter holidays, see our December Umrah packages.
Questions and answers
When does the 1448 Umrah season end?
The last Umrah visa is issued on 09/03/2027, the last entry is 23/03/2027 and the last departure is 07/04/2027, according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
What is the last date for Umrah in 2027?
On an Umrah visa you must enter Saudi Arabia by 23/03/2027 and leave by 07/04/2027. You can perform Umrah while you are there within those dates.
Can we do Umrah at Easter 2027?
Not on an Umrah visa. Easter Sunday is 28/03/2027, after the last entry date. The rules for tourist visas around Hajj 1448 are not announced yet.
When is Ramadan 2027?
It is expected to start about 08/02/2027, depending on the moon sighting. Eid al-Fitr is expected on 09/03/2027 or 10/03/2027.
Can I stay in Makkah for Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Yes, if your visa is issued in time. Umrah visa holders can stay until 07/04/2027, about four weeks after Eid, unless their own visa ends sooner.
Are these Hijri dates final?
No. They follow the Umm al-Qura calendar and can move by a day after the moon sighting. The season dates come from the Ministry.
Which month is cheapest for Umrah?
Usually a month outside Ramadan and school holidays. Rates change through the season, so ask us for a quote for your dates.
When will the 1449 season open?
The Ministry has not announced it. The 1448 season opened just after Hajj, on 31/05/2026.
Related pages
Sources
The official pages and references we used, with the date we checked them.
- Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Umrah season calendar for 1448 AH (published 17/05/2026), checked 20/10/2026: haj.gov.sa/en/Media-Center/Ministry-News/2026/Ministry-of-Hajj-and-Umrah-Announces-the-Umrah-Season-Calendar-for-1448-AH (opens in a new tab)
- Arab News, the same season dates (01/06/2026), checked 19/10/2026: www.arabnews.com/node/2645656/saudi-arabia (opens in a new tab)
- Makkah Live, Umm al-Qura month starts for 1448 AH, checked 19/10/2026: makkahlive.net/en/tools/islamic-calendar (opens in a new tab)
- Utrecht University (R.H. van Gent), Umm al-Qura calendar principal dates 1420 to 1450, checked 19/10/2026: webspace.science.uu.nl/~gent0113/islam/ummalqura_principal.htm (opens in a new tab)
- General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques, Makkah entry and Nusuk permit pause for Hajj 1447 (12/04/2026), checked 19/10/2026: pep.gov.sa/en/news/926 (opens in a new tab)
- Makkah climate averages (Jeddah Regional Climate Center data, via Wikipedia), checked 19/10/2026: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Mecca (opens in a new tab)
- Madinah climate averages (WMO and Jeddah Regional Climate Center, via Wikipedia), checked 19/10/2026: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medina#Climate (opens in a new tab)
- Qur'an 9:36, checked 18/10/2026: quran.com/9/36 (opens in a new tab)
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3197, the four sacred months named, checked 20/10/2026: sunnah.com/bukhari:3197 (opens in a new tab)
- Sahih al-Bukhari 1780, the Prophet's four Umrahs, all in Dhul Qa'dah except the one with his Hajj, checked 20/10/2026 through the sunnah.com search listing: sunnah.com/bukhari:1780 (opens in a new tab)
- UK FCDO travel advice for Saudi Arabia (updated 17/10/2026), checked 20/10/2026: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia (opens in a new tab)
- US State Department travel advisory for Saudi Arabia (Level 3, 12/10/2026, read from the official page's search listing), checked 20/10/2026: travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/saudi-arabia.html (opens in a new tab)
- Government of Canada travel advice for Saudi Arabia (updated 18/10/2026), checked 20/10/2026: travel.gc.ca/destinations/saudi-arabia (opens in a new tab)
- New York City public schools calendar 2026 to 2027 (Thanksgiving 26 to 27/11/2026, winter recess 24/12/2026 to 01/01/2027, midwinter 15 to 19/02/2027, spring 22 to 30/04/2027), checked 20/10/2026: www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar/2026-2027-school-year-calendar (opens in a new tab)
- Ontario school year calendars (winter break 21/12/2026 to 01/01/2027, March break 15 to 19/03/2027), checked 20/10/2026: www.ontario.ca/page/school-year-calendars (opens in a new tab)
- Birmingham school term dates 2026 to 2027 (school page giving Birmingham Local Authority dates), checked 20/10/2026: mps.bham.sch.uk/Parents/Term-Dates/ (opens in a new tab)
- Daily Times, Punjab winter vacation 22/12/2025 to 10/01/2026, checked 20/10/2026: dailytimes.com.pk/1397340/punjab-announces-winter-vacation-schedule/ (opens in a new tab)