Hajj 2027 Dates - Latest Updates
By Fizza Amir
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اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ حَجِّي مَبْرُورًا، وَسَعْيِي مَشْكُورًا، وَذَنْبِي مَغْفُورًا
“O Allah, make my Hajj accepted, my efforts rewarded, and my sins forgiven.”
Hajj holds great religious importance as it is marked as a core practice performed in Islam by the Muslim Ummah. It is Fard (obligatory) on those who are physically fit and financially stable enough to perform it.
وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا ۚ وَمَن كَفَرَ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ غَنِيٌّ عَنِ الْعَالَمِينَ
"And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House – for whoever is able to find thereto a way. But whoever disbelieves – then indeed, Allah is free of need of the worlds." Surah Ali 'Imran (Chapter 3, Verse 97)
If you are planning to perform your holy pilgrimage in the upcoming year, this important update will help you explore the expected Hajj 2027 dates.
Why Planning Ahead for Hajj 2027 Is an Important Step to Take
It is important to plan and prepare for your Hajj 2027 journey well ahead of time to make sure your deeply holy pilgrimage is completed with comfort and convenience. The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, so the Gregorian date of Hajj shifts by roughly 10-11 days earlier each year compared to the previous year's dates. With this pattern, an estimated date can be worked out so pilgrims can prepare for their journey in good time.
Early planning for the 2027 pilgrimage makes this important ritual of a lifetime blessed and meaningful.
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Expected Hajj Dates for 2027
Like the other points mentioned, the Islamic calendar depends on lunar cycles, and that is why the Gregorian date on which hajj falls changes 10-11 days earlier every year. According to the Umm al-Qura calendar, the 2027 Hajj is scheduled to start on the 15th of May 2027. The dates given below are tentative and given for the convenience of pilgrims' to plan in advance, while the final confirmation of the moon sighting will be made by the Saudi official moon sighting announcement.
Tentative Hajj 2027 Schedule
Event | Date | Notes |
Start of Dhul-Hijjah | Approx. May 7, 2027 | Beginning of the Hajj month; preparations for the journey begin |
Day of Tarwiyah (8 Dhul-Hijjah) | May 14, 2027 | Pilgrims wear the Ihram, form intentions, and travel to Mina |
Day of Arafah (9 Dhul-Hijjah) | May 15, 2027 | Fajr offered in Mina; pilgrims move to Arafat for Wuquf, then depart toward Muzdalifah after sunset |
Eid al-Adha (10 Dhul-Hijjah) | May 16, 2027 | Stoning of the Jamarat, sacrifice, and Tawaf al-Ifadah. |
Tashreeq Days (11th-13th Dhul-Hijjah) | May 17-19, 2027 | Continued stoning of the Jamarat at Mina |
Please note: these dates depend on the sighting of the Dhul-Hijjah crescent moon and may shift by a day once officially confirmed.
Final Words
Planning ahead for the holy pilgrimage is one of the most important steps to take. If you plan in advance, you will have enough time to think and plan wisely. You need to follow the official website of the Saudi Government, the Nusuk platform to stay updated with confirmed dates, registration timelines and policy or vaccination requirements updates.