In most of England the last day of term is Friday 18 December 2026 and schools reopen between 4 and 6 January 2027. Dates are set by each council or academy trust, so check with your child's school before booking.
Umrah in the Christmas school holidays
December Umrah Packages 2026 from the UK
Quick answer
December Umrah from the UK fits the school Christmas break, which in most areas runs from 19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. Sky Voyage (ATOL 12916) arranges 7, 10 and 14-night packages with return flights, the Umrah visa, hotels in Makkah and Madinah and private transfers. Prices start from £749 per person (7 nights, 4 sharing, early December); school-holiday dates cost more and sell out first.
- ATOL Licence No. 12916
- PTS member No. 6446
- UK team, 7 days a week
December Umrah 2026 at a glance
- School holidays
- Most areas: Sat 19 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027 (check your school)
- Busiest dates
- Departures from 19 to 23 December and returns from 1 to 3 January
- Weather
- Makkah about 30°C by day; Madinah cooler, about 24°C, and cold at night
- Popular lengths
- 7 nights (one week) or 10–14 nights (the full break)
- Flights
- Non-stop to Jeddah from Heathrow and Manchester; one-stop from other UK airports
- Protection
- ATOL 12916 and PTS 6446: certificate issued on first payment
December 2026 Umrah packages
All three standards are available for December. Prices rise for departures between 19 and 23 December, when most families travel, so the price in your written quote is fixed only once you pay the deposit.
| Package | Hotels | Makkah hotel | Madinah hotel | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 3–4 star | About 10–15 minutes' walk to the Haram | About 8–10 minutes to Masjid an-Nabawi | 7, 10 or 14 nights | From £749 pp |
| Standard | 4 star | About 5 minutes' walk to the Haram | About 4–5 minutes to Masjid an-Nabawi | 7, 10 or 14 nights | From £879 pp |
| Premium | 5 star | About 2–5 minutes' walk (Clock Tower) | About 3–5 minutes to Masjid an-Nabawi | 7, 10 or 14 nights | From £1,099 pp |
Hotels we usually book
| Package | Makkah | Madinah |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | Emaar Grand Hotel (about 10–12 min) | Al Mukhtara International or Emaar Taiba (about 8–10 min) |
| Standard | Elaf Kinda or Al Massa Hotel (about 4–5 min) | Taiba Front or Elaf Taiba (about 4 min) |
| Premium | Swissôtel Makkah or Pullman ZamZam Makkah, Clock Tower (about 2–5 min) | InterContinental Dar Al Iman (about 3 min) or Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick (about 5 min) |
Every package includes
- Return flights from the UK
- Umrah visa processing
- Hotels in Makkah and Madinah, bed and breakfast
- Private transfers between airport, Makkah and Madinah
- Ziyarat tours
- UK support before and during the trip
Why December is a popular time for Umrah
December is the one long school break of the winter, so families can travel together without taking children out of school. The weather in Makkah is at its mildest, which makes tawaf and sa'i easier for children and elderly parents.
The trade-off is demand. Flights to Jeddah and hotels close to the Haram fill early for the Christmas fortnight. Booking by mid-November gives the widest choice of hotels; late bookings often mean a longer walk to the Haram or a one-stop flight.
Planning your December dates
- One week (7 nights): leave on 19 or 20 December and be home for Christmas Day, or go between Christmas and New Year.
- The full break (10–14 nights): leave on 19 or 20 December and return on 1–3 January, before schools reopen on 4–6 January.
- Makkah first or Madinah first: most December packages start in Madinah and finish in Makkah, so you end the trip close to the Haram.
Term dates are set by each council and academy trust. Check your school's dates before you book, because a single day can change which flights work.
December Umrah with children and elderly parents
Every traveller, including babies, needs their own visa and passport valid for at least six months. Children count towards hotel room capacity, so tell us ages when you ask for a quote and we will price family rooms or connecting rooms.
Nights in Madinah can be cold in December, so pack a warm layer. For parents who need a wheelchair, ask us to arrange airport assistance and a hotel within a short walk of the Haram. See our Umrah visa guide for the current visa and Nusuk rules.
Flights for December Umrah from the UK
At the time of writing (November 2026), Saudia flies non-stop to Jeddah from London Heathrow and Manchester. Its Birmingham service is suspended until at least the end of March 2027, so travellers from the Midlands fly one-stop via the Gulf or Istanbul, or travel to Manchester or Heathrow. There is no non-stop flight from the UK to Madinah; Madinah-first itineraries connect via Jeddah, Riyadh or a Gulf hub.
See Umrah from London, Umrah from Birmingham and Umrah from Manchester for airport-by-airport options.
How booking your Umrah works
Send your dates
Tell us your month, how many are travelling, your nearest UK airport and your preferred hotel standard.
Get a written quote
We reply within 1 working day with flights, hotels, nights and the full price per person.
Pay a deposit
You pay Sky Voyage or into our PTS trust account, never a third party. Your ATOL certificate follows.
Visa and Nusuk
We process the Umrah visa and guide you through the Nusuk app for your permits.
Travel
Transfers, hotels and ziyarat are arranged; our UK team is on WhatsApp throughout.
Get your December Umrah quote
Tell us your dates and we will reply within 1 working day
Choose your package standard, nearest UK airport and number of nights
Tell us who is travelling, including children and anyone needing a wheelchair
We send a written quote with hotels, flights and the full price before you pay anything
Financial protection and payments
Sky Voyage Global Travel holds ATOL Licence No. 12916 and is a member of Protected Trust Services (PTS No. 6446). Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected, and we confirm the financial protection for your booking before you pay.
You pay Sky Voyage directly or into our PTS trust account, never an individual or a group leader. Each traveller receives an ATOL certificate once the first payment is made. Read our booking terms.
Frequently asked questions
December Umrah 2026: your questions answered
Yes. The weather in Makkah is at its mildest, around 30°C by day, and the school break lets families travel together. It is a busy period, so book early for hotels close to the Haram.
Our example prices for 7 nights, 4 sharing, departing in early December 2026 are from £749 per person (Economy), £879 (Standard) and £1,099 (Premium), including flights, visa, hotels and transfers. Departures between 19 and 23 December cost more; your written quote confirms the exact price.
Book as early as you can. By November many hotels near the Haram are full for the Christmas fortnight, and the best-timed flights sell out first.
Yes. Every traveller, including infants, needs their own visa and a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
Yes. Flight-inclusive packages from Sky Voyage are ATOL protected under licence 12916, and you receive an ATOL certificate when you make your first payment.
Yes. Many December packages start in Madinah and end in Makkah, flying home from Jeddah. There is no non-stop UK to Madinah flight, so the outbound journey has one stop.
Yes. Our prices use the best-value economy flights available when you book. If you prefer a particular airline or a non-stop flight, such as Saudia from Heathrow or Manchester, we price it in your quote; it can cost more or less.
Every package is bed and breakfast at both hotels in Makkah and Madinah. Lunch and dinner are not included, and there are many places to eat close to both mosques.
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Talk to the team
Planning Umrah for the Christmas holidays?
Call +44 20 3370 6756, WhatsApp +44 7473 330253 or email info@skyvoyage.co.uk.