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Hajj 2027

When is Hajj 2027?

Hajj 2027 is expected to begin on Friday 14 May 2027, with the Day of Arafah on Saturday 15 May 2027 and Eid al-Adha on Sunday 16 May 2027. Saudi Arabia confirms the dates after the moon sighting.

Last checked: November 2026. Written for pilgrims travelling from the UK.

DayDate (expected)
1 Dhul HijjahFriday 7 May 2027
8 Dhul Hijjah: Tarwiyah (go to Mina)Friday 14 May 2027
9 Dhul Hijjah: Day of ArafahSaturday 15 May 2027
10 Dhul Hijjah: Eid al-AdhaSunday 16 May 2027
13 Dhul Hijjah: last day of TashreeqWednesday 19 May 2027
Why the dates can moveExpected dates from the Umm al-Qura calendar. Saudi Arabia confirms them after the Dhul Hijjah moon sighting; if the crescent is not seen, every date moves one day later.

What this means if you are travelling from the UK

Most UK groups fly out one to three weeks before the Day of Arafah, and many spend some days in Madinah either before or after Hajj. Your package confirms the exact flights.

Hajj moves about 10 to 11 days earlier each year because the Islamic calendar is lunar. Hajj 2028 will fall roughly in late April or early May.

Want to know how long you have? The Hajj savings calculator works out when you could be ready.

Common questions

When is the Day of Arafah 2027?

It is expected on Saturday 15 May 2027, subject to the Saudi moon sighting.

Does the UK date for Eid differ from Saudi Arabia?

Some UK mosques follow the Saudi announcement and others follow local moon sighting, so Eid in the UK can fall on the same day or a day later. For Hajj itself, only the Saudi dates matter.

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