Umrah Closing and Reopening Dates 2027: The Full Timeline Before and After Hajj
Every year, Umrah pauses for a few months around Hajj season. Pilgrims often ask when they need to travel by, and when they can book again. Here’s the full breakdown for 2027, along with how Adam Travel can help you plan around it.
Umrah Closing Dates Before Hajj 2027
Deadline | Date | Applies to |
Last date to issue Umrah visa | 9 March 2027 | New visa applications via Nusuk |
Last date to enter Saudi Arabia | 23 March 2027 | Airline boarding for Umrah-visa holders |
Final departure date | 7 April 2027 | All pilgrims travelling on an Umrah visa |
Umrah Reopening Dates After Hajj 2027
Milestone | Date | What It Means |
Umrah visa processing resumes | 31 May 2027 | New Umrah visa applications begin being accepted again via Nusuk and licensed agents |
Umrah officially reopens | 1 June 2027 | The new post-Hajj Umrah season formally begins |
First pilgrims expected to enter | Around 6 June 2027 | Realistic arrival window once visas issued after reopening are processed |
Stage | Date |
Last date to issue Umrah visa (pre-Hajj) | 9 March 2027 |
Last date to enter Saudi Arabia (pre-Hajj) | 23 March 2027 |
Final departure date (pre-Hajj) | 7 April 2027 |
Umrah visa processing resumes (post-Hajj) | 31 May 2027 |
Umrah officially reopens (post-Hajj) | 1 June 2027 |
First pilgrims expected to enter (post-Hajj) | 6 June 2027 |
The Saudi authorities set a clear cut-off for Umrah visas each year ahead of Hajj. Anyone travelling for Umrah must enter the Kingdom by March 23, 2027, and must have left by April 7, 2027. After this, the Umrah season closes to make way for Hajj preparations.
Makkah and Madinah receive millions of Hajj pilgrims each year. The closure gives the Saudi authorities time to manage crowd control, accommodation, and transport for Hajj. It also allows the Haram to prepare its facilities for the peak Hajj period.
Umrah Reopening Dates After Hajj 2027
Once Hajj 2027 concludes, Umrah visas open again for the new season, giving pilgrims a fresh window to plan their trip soon after Hajj ends.
What This Means for Your Umrah Booking
If you’re planning Umrah before the closure, you’ll need to travel well before March 23, 2027, to guarantee entry. If you’d rather travel after Hajj, early June 2027 is your first opportunity.
Adam Travel sells Umrah packages 2027 customised to both windows, whether you want to travel before the pre-Hajj closure or be among the first pilgrims after reopening. Our team keeps track of visa updates from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, so your travel dates stay compliant and stress-free.
FaQ's
When does Umrah close before Hajj 2027?
Umrah visa issuance ends March 9, 2027. Pilgrims must enter by March 23, 2027, and depart by April 7, 2027.
When does Umrah reopen after Hajj 2027?
Umrah visas restart May 31, 2027, with the season officially opening June 1, 2027.
When can I expect to travel for Umrah after Hajj?
The first pilgrims are expected to arrive around June 6, 2027, once the new Umrah season begins.
Can Adam Travel book my Umrah trip around these dates?
Yes. Adam Travel offers Umrah packages before the pre-Hajj closure and after the post-Hajj reopening, with flights, visa processing, transport, and accommodation included.
Note: Umrah visa dates are set by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and may be updated closer to the season. Adam Travel will keep this page updated with any changes.
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Written By: Yasir Ali
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