The best time for Umrah
The cheapest month for Umrah from the UK in the next twelve months is September 2027, from £499 per person for 7 nights. Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around 8 February 2027 and Hajj 2027 around 15 May 2027, subject to moon sighting. Umrah visas for international pilgrims are usually paused from about 24 March 2027 to 22 May 2027.
Prices below are our live from-prices; Ramadan, Hajj and the visa pause are worked out from the Islamic calendar, which moves about eleven days earlier each year, so this page updates itself.
Month by month for the next twelve months
| Month | From, per person | What to know |
| October 2026 | £559 | October half term |
| November 2026 | £629 | |
| December 2026 | £715 | Peak, book early, Christmas holidays |
| January 2027 | £629 | |
| February 2027 | £629 | Ramadan, February half term |
| March 2027 | £690 | Peak, book early, Partly in the Hajj-season visa pause, Easter holidays |
| April 2027 | £765 | Peak, book early, Hajj season: Umrah visas usually paused |
| May 2027 | £690 | Peak, book early, Partly in the Hajj-season visa pause, May half term |
| June 2027 | £515 | Best value |
| July 2027 | £515 | Best value, Summer holidays |
| August 2027 | £535 | Best value, Summer holidays |
| September 2027 | £499 | Best value |
Choosing the month is the easiest saving there is: September 2027 starts at £499 and December 2026 at £715, a difference of £216 per person.
Ramadan 2027
Ramadan is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, with Eid al-Fitr around 10 March 2027. The exact dates depend on the sighting of the moon. It is the month most people want and the one that sells out first, so it carries a premium. See Ramadan Umrah packages.
Hajj and the Umrah visa pause
Hajj 2027 is expected around 15 May 2027 to 20 May 2027, with the Day of Arafah around 16 May 2027. Saudi Arabia usually stops issuing Umrah visas to international pilgrims for the weeks around Hajj, roughly from mid Shawwal to mid Dhul Hijjah: about 24 March 2027 to 22 May 2027 this time, an estimate from the Islamic calendar. We still list packages in those weeks, and the travel dates are confirmed with you when you book. Planning Hajj itself? See Hajj packages.
Travelling with children
The UK school breaks are the only windows most families have: the Easter holidays, the summer holidays and the half terms. See Easter and school holiday Umrah packages, or read what Umrah costs.
Every month, priced live.
Live per-person prices for a seven night package including the Umrah visa, return flights, hotels and every transfer. Hotel class, nights and departure airport are all adjustable.
* Saudi Arabia usually pauses Umrah visas for international pilgrims around Hajj, expected from around 24 March 2027 to around 22 May 2027. Packages in those weeks are still listed and the dates are confirmed with you when you book.
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