The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has released the official calendar for the Umrah season for the Islamic year 1447 AH. It covers the period from 2025 to 2026. The announcement includes key dates and deadlines for international pilgrims planning to visit the country for Umrah.
The ministry announced that pilgrims from outside Saudi Arabia can begin performing Umrah from June 11, 2025 (15 Dhul-Hijjah 1447). Umrah visas will be issued one day earlier from June 10, 2025.
The ministry also announced that all contracts between Umrah companies in Saudi Arabia and foreign travel agencies must be completed by May 27, 2025.
Other important deadlines:
- Last day for issuing Umrah visas: March 20, 2026 (1 Shawwal 1447)
- Last day for pilgrims to enter Saudi Arabia: April 3, 2026 (15 Shawwal 1447)
- Last day for pilgrims to leave the country: April 18, 2026 (1 Dhul-Qid 1447)
These dates are part of the ministry’s plan to facilitate the smooth running of the Umrah season by providing better services to visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.
