🕋 When Does Umrah Open After Hajj? Your Guide to Post-Hajj Umrah Travel

✈️ Planning Your Umrah After Hajj? Here’s What You Need to Know

For millions of Muslims around the world, Umrah is a deeply spiritual journey. While it can be performed at any time of the year, Umrah is temporarily paused during the Hajj season, making many people ask:

👉 “When does Umrah reopen after Hajj?”

The good news? You don’t have to wait long. Saudi Arabia typically resumes Umrah operations shortly after Eid al-Adha, once Hajj rituals are completed and pilgrims have departed.

Let’s break it down.

📅 When Does Umrah Open After Hajj 2025?

In 2025, Hajj is expected to take place between June 4–9, with Eid al-Adha on June 7 (depending on moon sighting).

🕋 Based on previous years, Umrah is expected to reopen around the 15th–20th of Dhu al-Hijjah, which falls in late June to early July 2025.

✅ Estimated Umrah Reopening Date: Around July 1, 2025
(Exact dates depend on Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah announcements.)

This reopening includes issuing Umrah visas for international pilgrims and enabling local and foreign Muslims to book their trips via the official platforms.

🛂 Why Is Umrah Suspended During Hajj?

Each year, Saudi authorities pause Umrah for a few weeks to fully focus on Hajj logistics and safety. This allows them to:

  • Manage the massive influx of over 2 million Hajj pilgrims

  • Ensure health and crowd control across Makkah, Mina, Arafat, and Madinah

  • Prepare the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) for post-Hajj Umrah visitors

Once Hajj concludes, the Kingdom swiftly begins cleaning, maintenance, and resetting travel systems for Umrah pilgrims.

🧳 How to Prepare for Umrah After Hajj

Ready to book your Umrah post-Hajj? Here’s how to get started:

1. Check for Official Opening

Visit the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah or use the Nusuk app to get verified reopening announcements.

2. Apply for a Visa

Apply through licensed travel agents or online portals once visa issuance resumes.

3. Choose a Package

Select an affordable Umrah package that includes flights, hotels, transport, and guidance.

4. Book Early

Post-Hajj Umrah season is popular, so secure your spot early to avoid high prices and limited availability.

🌍 Who Can Perform Umrah After Hajj?

✅ International Pilgrims (from Pakistan, India, UK, USA, Indonesia, and beyond)
✅ GCC and Local Residents of Saudi Arabia
✅ Tourist Visa Holders from approved countries

You can now also perform Umrah on a Saudi tourist visa, which makes travel even more flexible, especially for those coming with family or combining Umrah with tourism.

🤲 Spiritual Benefits of Umrah After Hajj

Post-Hajj Umrah offers unique blessings:

  • Less crowded holy sites

  • Cooler temperatures in many years

  • A chance to reconnect spiritually after Eid

  • Ideal for those who couldn’t perform Hajj and want to draw close to Allah in the same sacred period

“The pilgrims of Umrah and Hajj are the guests of Allah. If they call upon Him, He answers; if they seek forgiveness, He forgives them.” – [Hadith, Ibn Majah]

🕌 Final Thoughts: Don’t Miss the First Opportunity to Visit the House of Allah

If you’ve been longing to perform Umrah, the weeks right after Hajj offer the perfect chance. You’ll enjoy smoother crowds, renewed energy in the Holy Cities, and the spiritual freshness that follows the Days of Hajj.

So, mark your calendar for early July 2025, stay connected to official Saudi announcements, and prepare your heart for an unforgettable journey.

Because whether it’s your first or fifth Umrah, the door to Allah’s mercy is always open—especially after Hajj.