Umrah Last Date 2026: When is the Last Day to Perform Umrah?

Last updated: Sep 4, 2026

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When is the last date for Umrah in 2026?

While Umrah is a voluntary pilgrimage open most of the year, Saudi Arabia enforces strict pre-Hajj cut-offs to manage capacity and prepare for the main pilgrimage season. As of September 2026, the current season is 1448 AH. It opened on 31 May 2026 and runs to 7 April 2027. These are the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah deadlines for pilgrims arriving from outside the Kingdom on Umrah visas:

Last date to issue an Umrah visa: 9 March 2027.
Final deadline to enter Saudi Arabia on an Umrah visa: 23 March 2027.
Last date to depart the Kingdom: 7 April 2027.

These dates come from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s published Umrah Season Calendar for 1448 AH. The Ministry announced the calendar through the Saudi Press Agency on 31 May 2026.

Umrah visa issuance and Nusuk permits reopened on 31 May 2026, and pilgrims have been able to enter Makkah since 1 June 2026. The pre-Hajj suspension that ran through April and May 2026 is over.

Who these deadlines apply to

The cut-offs above apply if you are:

Travelling from outside Saudi Arabia on an Umrah visa
Planning Umrah close to the pre-Hajj transition window in 2026
Booking through a licensed Umrah operator or agency

If you are already inside Saudi Arabia (for example, as a resident or on another visa type), rules for permits and Makkah access can differ and may be announced separately closer to peak periods.

What the deadlines mean in real life

After 9 March 2027, no new Umrah visas are issued until the 1449 AH season opens.
After the last entry date, airlines are instructed not to board passengers on Umrah visas, and arrivals can be denied at Saudi ports of entry.
After the departure deadline, overstays can expose travellers to fines, deportation, and potential future entry bans.

How to plan your Umrah trip in 2026

Work backwards from the key dates. The 1448 AH season is open now, so plan to enter Saudi Arabia before 23 March 2027 and leave by 7 April 2027.
Avoid “deadline-day travel.” Flight delays happen. Give yourself at least 48–72 hours of breathing room before any last entry or final departure date.
Use official digital channels for permits and appointments. Saudi authorities use Nusuk as the unified platform for key pilgrim services, and the Ministry has stated that Umrah permits for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom are issued through the Nusuk app.

Umrah last date FAQs

What is the last entry date for the current Umrah season?

23 March 2027. This is the published final date for pilgrims to enter Saudi Arabia on an Umrah visa in the 1448 AH season.

When is the final deadline to depart Saudi Arabia?

7 April 2027. All pilgrims travelling on an Umrah visa must leave the Kingdom by this date.

When is the last day to get an Umrah visa this season?

9 March 2027. This is the published final date to issue Umrah visas for the 1448 AH season, which opened on 31 May 2026.

Where should I check the latest official guidance?

Use the official Saudi channels. The Nusuk platform and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah website publish current visa, permit, and calendar updates.

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