Umrah travel window 2027 — the period before the Hajj season when pilgrims must complete their visit and leave Saudi Arabia — has one date that matters most: April 7, 2027. All Umrah pilgrims should plan to be out of Saudi Arabia by that deadline, while the September 14–25 registration dates in this article apply only to UAE citizens [1][2].
What happened
On August 11, 2026, the UAE General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat announced that Hajj 2027 registration for UAE citizens opens September 14 and closes September 25, 2026 [1]. Approved pilgrims will be announced on October 9 [1].
Inside that same announcement is a date every DIY Umrah planner needs to circle: April 7, 2027 [2]. That is the deadline for all Umrah pilgrims to leave Saudi Arabia before the Hajj 2027 season begins. Stay past that date and you are in Hajj territory, visas, permits, and rules change completely.
The dates that matter for Umrah travellers
- April 7, 2027, Umrah pilgrims must depart Saudi Arabia [2]
- May 15, 2027, Arafah Day expected, based on astronomical calculations [2]
- September 14, 2026, UAE Hajj 2027 registration opens (for Emirati citizens only) [1]
- September 25, 2026, UAE registration closes [1]
- October 9, 2026, Approved UAE pilgrims announced [1]
These dates come from the UAE authority’s announcement, which cited Saudi authorities for the Umrah departure deadline [1][2]. Gulf News and Cairo Scene both reported the same figures on August 11, 2026 [1][2].
What this means for DIY Umrah planners
If you are planning Umrah in early 2027, work backwards from April 7. That means:
- Book return flights for no later than April 6, 2027 [2]
- If using a 90-day tourist eVisa, the earliest you could arrive and still leave by April 7 is roughly January 7, 2027 [2]
- Saudi authorities have not yet confirmed whether the standard Umrah visa validity windows will change for the 2027 season [2]
- Hotels and flights in the two weeks before April 7 tend to fill up with pilgrims squeezing in a last Umrah before the cutoff, so book early [2]
Keep in mind: this is the departure deadline, not a last-day-to-arrive date. You need to complete your Umrah, pack, and be out of the country by April 7 [2].
Why this matters regardless of your nationality
The April 7 deadline is not just for UAE citizens. Saudi authorities set blanket departure deadlines for all Umrah pilgrims ahead of each Hajj season [1]. The date comes from Saudi Hajj and Umrah authorities and was referenced in the UAE announcement [1].
What does differ by nationality are the Hajj registration windows, quotas, and eligibility criteria. The September 14–25 registration window is for Emiratis only. Your own country’s Hajj registration process will follow a different timeline, so do not assume these dates apply to you [1].
What we do not know yet
Several details remain unconfirmed as of August 12, 2026 [1][2]:
- Exact Hajj 2027 season dates beyond Arafah Day (May 15 expected) [2]
- Whether Umrah visa rules, fees, or validity periods change for 2027 [2]
- Nusuk app permit requirements for the 2027 Umrah season [2]
- Hajj registration windows for non-UAE nationalities [1]
This article is correct as of 2026-08-12.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2027 Umrah Travel Window
When must Umrah pilgrims leave Saudi Arabia in 2027?
Q: When must Umrah pilgrims leave Saudi Arabia in 2027?
A: The departure deadline in this report is April 7, 2027. Plan your return flight and final hotel night so you can complete Umrah, collect your belongings, and leave Saudi Arabia by that date [1][2].
Do the September Hajj registration dates apply to every nationality?
Q: Do the September Hajj registration dates apply to every nationality?
A: No. The September 14 opening and September 25 closing dates in the announcement are for UAE citizens. Other nationalities should follow their own country’s Hajj registration process rather than assuming the UAE timetable applies [1].
Is April 7 the last day to arrive for Umrah?
Q: Is April 7 the last day to arrive for Umrah?
A: No. It is the departure deadline described in the source reports. You need to finish your visit and be out of Saudi Arabia by April 7, so an arrival several days earlier is necessary for most travellers [2].
Notes
[1] Gulf News, “UAE to Open Registration for 2027 Hajj Season on September 14,” August 11, 2026. https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-to-open-registration-for-2027-haj-season-on-september-14-1.500635974
[2] Cairo Scene, “Hajj 2027 Registration for UAE Citizens Opens on September 14th,” August 11, 2026. https://cairoscene.com/News/Hajj-2027-Registration-for-UAE-Citizens-Opens-on-September-14th
