Umrah Reopens on June 11 After Post-Hajj Maintenance Window
Umrah is set to resume on June 11, 2026 after the post-Hajj maintenance window, with visa applications reopening around June 10 and the 1448 AH season running through early April 2027.
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Last updated: 20 Jun 2026, 5:11 PM (Saudi time)
Umrah is set to resume on June 11, 2026 after the post-Hajj maintenance window, with visa applications reopening around June 10 and the 1448 AH season running through early April 2027.
Madinah has prepared more than 19,000 square meters of pedestrian walkways and an integrated guidance system to serve the flow of pilgrims arriving after Hajj 2026.
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites awarded six development sites worth SAR13.3 billion across 2.7 million square meters, part of a long-term push to upgrade neighborhoods near the Grand Mosque.
The Prophet's Mosque Library in Madinah has opened to post-Hajj pilgrims, offering access to about 4,000 original manuscripts and more than 250 rare handwritten copies of the Qur'an.
Saudi Arabia requires the quadruple meningitis vaccine for all pilgrims, with polio and yellow fever shots mandatory for travellers from at-risk regions, and flu, pneumococcal and COVID-19 vaccines strongly advised.
The 1448 AH Umrah season has opened with the Nusuk app as the sole gateway for permits, now serving over 30 million users, alongside a stricter package-first booking model that ties visas to confirmed accommodation and transport.
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