Umrah Visas Resume May 31 as Saudi Arabia Reopens Makkah After Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia resumes Umrah visa issuance on May 31 with Makkah reopening June 1. A new 30-day entry rule replaces the previous 90-day window for the 1448 AH Umrah season.
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Last updated: 21 Jun 2026, 6:51 PM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia resumes Umrah visa issuance on May 31 with Makkah reopening June 1. A new 30-day entry rule replaces the previous 90-day window for the 1448 AH Umrah season.
Eid al-Adha 2026 is here. Nearly 2 million Hajj pilgrims complete the core rituals of the 10th Dhul Hijjah while Muslims worldwide celebrate the Festival of Sacrifice.
Hajj 2026 has officially begun as nearly 2 million pilgrims enter Ihram and move to Mina on the 8th of Dhul Hijjah. The Day of Arafah follows tomorrow, with Eid al-Adha on Wednesday.
Over 860,000 foreign pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2026, with 820,000 by air, 35,000 by land, and 4,000 by sea. The Makkah Route Initiative has cut airport processing from 2 hours to 15 minutes.
Five Saudi ministries confirm Hajj 2026 readiness with 1.5 million expected pilgrims, 52,000 healthcare workers, full 5G coverage at holy sites, and AI-powered crowd monitoring across all sacred locations.
Hajj 2026 dates are confirmed: Dhul Hijjah begins May 18, pilgrims move to Mina on May 25, the Day of Arafah is May 26, and Eid al-Adha falls on Wednesday May 27.
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