Hajj 2027 Dates and Step-by-Step Guide (with Umrah Steps)
Hajj 2027 (1448 AH) is expected to take place from Friday, 14 May to Wednesday, 19 May 2027. The Day of Arafah is expected on Saturday, 15 May, and Eid al-Adha on Sunday, 16 May 2027. If the Dhul Hijjah moon is sighted a day later, every date moves forward by one day. Saudi Arabia announces the final dates after the moon sighting.
Hajj 2027 dates at a glance
| Islamic date | Ritual | Expected date | If one day later |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dhul Hijjah | Month begins; first ten days start | Fri, 7 May 2027 | Sat, 8 May |
| 8 Dhul Hijjah | Yawm al-Tarwiyah – go to Mina | Fri, 14 May | Sat, 15 May |
| 9 Dhul Hijjah | Day of Arafah, night in Muzdalifah | Sat, 15 May | Sun, 16 May |
| 10 Dhul Hijjah | Eid al-Adha: Rami, sacrifice, shaving, Tawaf al-Ifadah | Sun, 16 May | Mon, 17 May |
| 11–13 Dhul Hijjah | Days of Tashreeq – stoning in Mina | 17–19 May | 18–20 May |
| 1 Muharram 1449 | Islamic New Year | 5–7 June 2027 | – |
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Why Hajj matters
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and is obligatory once in a lifetime for every adult Muslim who is physically and financially able (Surah Aal-Imran 3:97). The Prophet ﷺ said: “An accepted Hajj (Hajj Mabroor) has no reward except Jannah.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 1773)
Three types of Hajj
- Tamattu’ – Umrah first in the Hajj months, leave Ihram, then a fresh Ihram for Hajj on 8 Dhul Hijjah. A sacrifice is required. Most pilgrims from abroad perform this type.
- Qiran – Umrah and Hajj together in one Ihram, without leaving Ihram in between. A sacrifice is required.
- Ifrad – Hajj only, no Umrah before it. No sacrifice is required.
Hajj step by step (day by day)
Before 8 Dhul Hijjah: Ihram
Take a bath, wear Ihram (two white unstitched sheets for men; modest normal clothes for women), make the Niyyah at or before the Miqat, and start reciting the Talbiyah. The restrictions of Ihram begin now: no perfume, no cutting hair or nails, no hunting, no marital relations, and men do not cover their heads.
Day 1 – 8 Dhul Hijjah: Mina
Pilgrims performing Tamattu’ enter Ihram again in Makkah, then go to Mina. Pray Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha and the next Fajr in Mina, shortening the four-rak’ah prayers.
Day 2 – 9 Dhul Hijjah: Arafah and Muzdalifah
The standing at Arafah (Wuquf) is the core of Hajj: “Hajj is Arafah.” Spend the afternoon until sunset in dua, Dhikr and Istighfar. After sunset, go to Muzdalifah, pray Maghrib and Isha together, rest under the open sky and collect pebbles for the stoning.
Day 3 – 10 Dhul Hijjah: Eid al-Adha
- Throw seven pebbles at Jamarat al-Aqabah (the large pillar).
- Offer the sacrifice (Qurbani), usually through an official voucher.
- Men shave the head (Halq) or shorten the hair (Taqsir); women cut a fingertip’s length of hair.
- Perform Tawaf al-Ifadah and Sa’i in Makkah (this can also be done on the following days).
Days 4–6 – 11 to 13 Dhul Hijjah: Days of Tashreeq
Stay in Mina and stone all three Jamarat (small, middle, large) with seven pebbles each, every day after Zuhr. Pilgrims may leave Mina on the 12th before sunset, or stay for the 13th.
Before leaving Makkah: Tawaf al-Wada
The farewell Tawaf is the last act before leaving Makkah. Many pilgrims then visit Madinah and pray at Masjid an-Nabawi.
Talbiyah
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
Labbaik Allahumma labbaik, labbaika la sharika laka labbaik, innal hamda wan-ni‘mata laka wal-mulk, la sharika lak.
“Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. All praise, blessings and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 1549)
Umrah in four steps
Umrah can be performed at any time of the year. It has four essential steps:
- Ihram at or before the Miqat, with the Niyyah for Umrah and the Talbiyah.
- Tawaf – seven rounds around the Kaaba starting from the Black Stone, then two rak’ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim, and Zamzam.
- Sa’i – seven rounds between Safa and Marwah, starting at Safa and ending at Marwah.
- Halq or Taqsir – shave or shorten the hair. Your Umrah is complete and Ihram restrictions end.
For those not going: the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah
- Good deeds in the first ten days are beloved to Allah (Sahih al-Bukhari 969).
- Fasting on the Day of Arafah (9 Dhul Hijjah) expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year (Sahih Muslim 1162).
- Those offering Qurbani should not cut their hair or nails from 1 Dhul Hijjah until the sacrifice (Sahih Muslim 1977).
- Recite the Takbeer of Tashreeq after every Fard prayer from Fajr of 9 Dhul Hijjah to Asr of 13 Dhul Hijjah.
How to apply for Hajj 2027
- USA, UK, Canada, Europe and Australia: pilgrims apply through Saudi Arabia’s official Nusuk Hajj platform and its approved providers.
- India: through the Haj Committee of India or a registered Haj Group Organiser.
- Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia and other countries: through the national Hajj authority or ministry of religious affairs.
- Book only with licensed operators, and be careful of social-media offers promising Hajj visas.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hajj 2027?
Hajj 2027 is expected from 14 to 19 May 2027 (8–13 Dhul Hijjah 1448), or one day later if the moon is sighted later.
When is the Day of Arafah 2027?
The Day of Arafah is expected on Saturday, 15 May 2027 (or Sunday, 16 May).
When is Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) 2027?
Eid al-Adha 2027 is expected on Sunday, 16 May 2027 in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. In India and Pakistan it may fall a day later, on Monday, 17 May.
What is the difference between Hajj and Umrah?
Hajj is obligatory once for those who are able and is performed only on fixed days (8–13 Dhul Hijjah). Umrah is a highly recommended Sunnah that can be performed at any time of year and has only four steps: Ihram, Tawaf, Sa’i and cutting the hair.
Sources: Quran 3:97; Sahih al-Bukhari 969, 1549, 1773; Sahih Muslim 1162, 1977 (via sunnah.com). Expected dates follow astronomical estimates reported by Khaleej Times; final dates are announced by Saudi Arabia after the moon sighting. For rulings specific to your situation, consult a qualified scholar or your Hajj group’s guide.
