Hajj 2027 dates
Hajj takes place every year from 8 to 13 Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the Hijri calendar. As this calendar is lunar, its dates move about eleven days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar.
Day of Arafah in 213 days
Hajj 2027 day by day
| Day | Date | What pilgrims do |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Dhul-Hijjah Day of Tarwiyah | Friday, May 14, 2027 | Ihram for those not yet in it, departure for Mina, prayers in Mina. |
| 9 Dhul-Hijjah Day of Arafah | Saturday, May 15, 2027 | Standing at Arafat from midday until sunset, then the night at Muzdalifah. |
| 10 Dhul-Hijjah Day of Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha | Sunday, May 16, 2027 | Stoning the large pillar, sacrifice, shaving or shortening, tawaf al-ifadah. |
| 11 Dhul-Hijjah 1st day of Tashriq | Monday, May 17, 2027 | Night in Mina, stoning the three pillars after midday. |
| 12 Dhul-Hijjah 2nd day of Tashriq | Tuesday, May 18, 2027 | Stoning the three pillars; those leaving early depart from Mina before sunset. |
| 13 Dhul-Hijjah 3rd day of Tashriq | Wednesday, May 19, 2027 | Stoning the three pillars for those who stayed, then return to Makkah. |
These dates follow the official Saudi calendar (Umm al-Qura). The start of Dhul-Hijjah is confirmed by the Saudi Supreme Court after the sighting of the crescent moon, usually on the evening of 29 Dhul-Qaʿdah: the actual date may then shift by one day. Pilgrims arrive several days, or even several weeks, before the 8th; the first flights leave about a month beforehand.
Dates of the next Hajj seasons
| Hajj | Day of Arafah | Eid al-Adha |
|---|---|---|
| 1448 AH · 2027 | Saturday, May 15, 2027 | Sunday, May 16, 2027 |
| 1449 AH · 2028 | Thursday, May 4, 2028 | Friday, May 5, 2028 |
| 1450 AH · 2029 | Monday, April 23, 2029 | Tuesday, April 24, 2029 |
| 1451 AH · 2030 | Friday, April 12, 2030 | Saturday, April 13, 2030 |
| 1452 AH · 2031 | Tuesday, April 1, 2031 | Wednesday, April 2, 2031 |
| 1453 AH · 2032 | Sunday, March 21, 2032 | Monday, March 22, 2032 |
Hajj is moving back through the Gregorian year: it will fall in spring for several years, then in winter around the mid-2030s. The dates for distant years are calculations: only those of the current year are confirmed by the sighting of the crescent.
The Umrah season
Umrah can be performed all year round, but Umrah visas follow a season: it opens a few days after Hajj and closes before the following Hajj, to make room for the Hajj pilgrims. While it is closed, only residents and holders of certain visas can perform Umrah, with a permit.
- Monday, June 1, 2026Season opens, first visas
- Tuesday, March 9, 2027Last day for issuing visas (1 Shawwal)
- Tuesday, March 23, 2027Last day for entering Saudi Arabia (15 Shawwal)
- Wednesday, April 7, 2027Last day for leaving (end of Shawwal)
These dates follow the rule announced by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for recent seasons; the exact calendar of each season is published by the ministry and may change. Ramadan is the busiest period: an Umrah in Ramadan has a special reward, but prices and crowds are at their highest.
References al-Bukhari 1782, Muslim 1256 (Umrah in Ramadan)
The months of Hajj and the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah
Ihram for Hajj can only be entered during its months: Shawwal, Dhul-Qaʿdah and the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. “Ḥajj is [during] well-known months.” Tamattuʿ begins with an Umrah performed during these months.
For all Muslims, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are the best days of the year for good deeds: “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these days.” Those who are not on Hajj are encouraged to fast on the Day of Arafah: “I hope from Allah that it will expiate the sins of the year before it and of the year after it.” The pilgrim, however, does not fast at Arafat, following the example of the Prophet ﷺ.
References Quran 2:197; al-Bukhari 969, Abu Dawud 2438 (the ten days); Muslim 1162 (fasting on the Day of Arafah); al-Bukhari 1988, Muslim 1123 (the Prophet ﷺ did not fast at Arafat); Muslim 1977 (Umm Salamah)
Frequently asked questions
When is Hajj 2027?
From 8 to 13 Dhul-Hijjah 1448, that is, from May 14, 2027 to May 19, 2027 according to the official Saudi calendar, give or take a day depending on the sighting of the crescent. The Day of Arafah falls on Saturday, May 15, 2027.
What is the date of Eid al-Adha 2027?
Eid al-Adha, on 10 Dhul-Hijjah, is expected on Sunday, May 16, 2027 according to the official Saudi calendar. In countries that follow their own moon sighting, it may differ by one day.
Why does the date of Hajj change every year?
Hajj follows the Hijri calendar, which is lunar and about eleven days shorter than the solar year. It therefore moves about eleven days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar and goes round all the seasons in about thirty-three years.
When can you perform Umrah?
All year round. Umrah visas are issued during a season that opens after Hajj and closes about two months before the following Hajj; while it is closed, Umrah is reserved for residents and holders of certain visas, with a permit.
Should you fast on the Day of Arafah?
It is recommended for those who are not on Hajj: fasting on this day expiates the sins of two years, according to the hadith reported by Muslim. The pilgrim does not fast at Arafat, following the example of the Prophet ﷺ.