Umrah season 1448 AH (2026–27): visa, entry and departure dates

Every year Umrah pauses for the Hajj season, and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah publishes a calendar for the season that follows. The calendar for 1448 AH, announced on 17 May 2026, sets the dates below. They matter most if you are planning Umrah for Ramadan 2027 or late in the season, because the visa and entry deadlines come earlier than many people expect.

The key dates

• 31 May 2026 (14 Dhul Hijjah 1447): Umrah visas are issued again and pilgrims may enter Saudi Arabia.
• 1 June 2026 (15 Dhul Hijjah 1447): pilgrims may enter Makkah, and Umrah permits open in the Nusuk app.
• 9 March 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448): the last day for issuing Umrah visas.
• 23 March 2027 (15 Shawwal 1448): the last day for Umrah visa holders to enter the Kingdom.
• 7 April 2027 (30 Shawwal 1448): the last day for Umrah visa holders to leave.

These are the outer limits of the season. Your own visa can run out sooner, and the earlier of the two dates always applies. The dates come from the ministry's announcement.

What this means for Ramadan 2027

By the Umm al-Qura calendar, Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, with Eid al-Fitr on about 9 March; the exact days follow the official moon sighting. The last Umrah visa is issued on the first day of Shawwal, so a visa for a Ramadan Umrah must be issued before Eid. A single-entry Umrah visa must also be used within 30 days of issue, so apply only once your flights are fixed. For the last ten nights, plan months ahead: hotels near the Haram sell out first. Our Saudi holidays calendar lists the expected dates.

How long you can stay

• Single-entry Umrah visa. Enter within 30 days of issue, stay up to 90 days, and leave by the season's final departure date.
• Multiple-entry Umrah visa. Introduced in July 2026, it is valid for 365 days from issue, with up to 90 days in total across all visits. Each trip needs its own Nusuk package and permit, and it cannot be used to enter during the Hajj season.
• Other visas. Holders of tourist, visit, transit and work visas may perform Umrah outside the Hajj season with a Nusuk permit; their own visa decides how long they can stay. Our guide to the Umrah visa or tourist visa compares the routes.

Before you book

• Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months.
• Book your Umrah permit in the Nusuk app for the days you will be in Makkah, and a Rawdah time slot for Madinah.
• Do not overstay: staying beyond your visa or the season can bring fines and affect future visas.
• Rules change. Check the dates again with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah or in Nusuk before you pay.

Our Umrah packages are planned around these dates and include the visa, and the Umrah cost calculator shows how the season changes the price.

Common questions

When does the 1448 AH Umrah season end?

The last Umrah visa is issued on 9 March 2027, the last entry is on 23 March 2027, and Umrah visa holders must leave Saudi Arabia by 7 April 2027.

Can I perform Umrah in Ramadan 2027?

Yes. Ramadan 1448 falls inside the season. The visa must be issued by 9 March 2027, and you need a Nusuk permit for your dates.

When does the next Umrah season start?

After Hajj 1448, which is expected in mid-May 2027. The ministry usually announces the next season's calendar in the weeks before Hajj.

Can I use an Umrah visa for Hajj?

No. Hajj needs its own Hajj visa and permit, and Umrah visas cannot be used to enter Saudi Arabia during the Hajj season.