Saudi government announces calendar for Umrah 2025-26
The calendar outlines key dates for international pilgrims in the year 2025-2026.
STC NEWS MONITORING DESK
MAY 14 (STC): Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the Umrah season calendar for 1447/2025-2026. International pilgrims will be allowed to begin performing Umrah from June 11, 2025. Visa issuance for the new season will start one day earlier, on June 10, 2025 (14 Dhul Hijjah 1446).
According to a report, to support timely preparations, service agreements between Umrah companies and foreign agents have to be completed by May 27, 2025 (29 Dhul Qadah 1446).
Notably, authorities in Saudi began preparations in March by launching digital platforms such as the “Nusuk” and “Umrah Path” systems. These tools aim to improve transparency and coordination for millions of pilgrims expected from abroad.
Formal signing of service contracts began on April 14 during the 2025 Hajj and Umrah Services Forum, which included participants from various countries to discuss logistical planning for the season, reads a Gulf New report.
Meanwhile, reports reveal that the ministry has also issued a set of deadlines. The last date to issue Umrah visas will be March 20, 2026 (1 Shawwal 1447). Pilgrims must arrive in Saudi Arabia by April 3, 2026 (15 Shawwal 1447), and all international pilgrims are required to leave by April 18, 2026 (1 Dhul Qadah 1447).
External agents have been asked to submit qualification requests and finalize contracts with Umrah operators by January 20, 2026 (1 Sha’ban 1447).
(STC)
