Umrah Packages May

No — Umrah is closed in May 2027 because Hajj 1448 AH falls in mid-May. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah suspends all Umrah visas from 1 Dhu al-Qi’dah through 13 Dhu al-Hijjah — the full Hajj season. The last Umrah visa for the 1448 AH season was issued March 9, with last entry March 23 and last departure April 7. The Islamic calendar shifts roughly 11 days each year, so future Mays may fall outside the Hajj window and carry full Umrah availability.

Millions of pilgrims converge on Makkah to perform the Hajj rites. Pilgrims perform tawaf at the Kaaba, travel to the plains of Arafat for the Day of Standing, proceed to Muzdalifah and complete the stoning at Mina across the days of Eid al-Adha. The Haram and surrounding infrastructure are reserved for Hajj, and the Ministry suspends all Umrah visas to manage the pilgrimage safely. In years when May falls outside the Hajj season, Masjid al-Haram is open to Umrah visitors with moderate crowds and off-peak hotel availability.

Yes — tourist eVisa holders can enter Saudi Arabia during May, but performing Umrah is restricted during the Hajj season. GOV.UK confirms Umrah on a tourist eVisa is permitted outside the Hajj season only. Pilgrims who want to perform Umrah in 2027 should book a January, February or early-March departure while Umrah visas remain active.

Umrah visas reopen approximately late July 2027, after Hajj concludes and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announces the resumption. The exact date depends on when the Hajj rites end. Pilgrims planning Umrah after the closure should monitor the Nusuk Platform for the reopening date and book early — post-Hajj demand is high as pilgrims who missed the pre-closure window return.

Yes — in years when Hajj falls outside May, the month offers off-peak pricing, comfortable weather and shorter queues at Masjid al-Haram. May temperatures in Makkah are warm but stay below the 40°C-plus summer extremes of June through August, making tawaf and sa’i noticeably more comfortable. The Islamic calendar shifts roughly 11 days each year — check the Hijri calendar for your travel year to confirm whether Hajj overlaps with May.

Makkah in May is warm and approaching the summer band but stays below the 40°C-plus extremes of June through August. Outdoor rituals including tawaf and sa’i at Masjid al-Haram are more comfortable than in high summer. Madinah carries similar conditions with slightly cooler evenings. May weather suits pilgrims who want to avoid both the winter chill and the peak summer heat.

Yes — May Umrah availability depends on where Hajj falls in the Islamic calendar each year. The Islamic calendar shifts roughly 11 days earlier each Gregorian year. In years where Hajj falls in June or later, May sits fully inside the Umrah season with off-peak pricing and comfortable weather. Contact us for the latest May availability based on the current Islamic calendar.