Hajj 2026: Umrah Will Be Only Open for Saudi Citizens From April 18 to May 2

Key Takeaways

• Umrah will be open for Saudi citizens from 1 Dhul Qi’dah to 15 Dhul Qi’dah 1447 AH — April 18 to May 2, 2026.
• The Grand Mosque is expected to be far less crowded during this window, making it an ideal opportunity for those who could not perform Umrah during Ramadan.
• The window closes on May 2, ahead of Hajj 2026 preparations intensifying.

Saudi citizens who were unable to perform Umrah during the busy Ramadan 2026 season now have a dedicated opportunity to do so, with Umrah open from 1 Dhul Qi’dah to 15 Dhul Qi’dah 1447 AH — April 18 to May 2, 2026.

With international Umrah visas no longer being issued and the Ramadan crowds having departed, the Grand Mosque in Makkah is expected to be significantly less crowded during this window than at any point in the past month.

April 18, 2026, is also the last date for international Umrah pilgrims to depart from Saudi Arabia.

And from May 2, 2026, Saudi authorities will make entry to Makkah exclusively for Hajj pilgrims.

For many Saudi citizens, the sheer volume of international pilgrims during Ramadan makes performing Umrah challenging. The post-Ramadan window from April 18 to May 2 offers a quieter, more comfortable experience at the Grand Mosque ahead of the Hajj season.

The 15-day window closes on May 2, as the Kingdom shifts its full focus toward Hajj 2026 operations and preparations at the holy sites intensify ahead of the arrival of Hajj pilgrims.

Last updated on 16 April 2026.

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