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Hajj 2026 · 1447 AH
Day of Arafat: Thursday, 19 June 2026. Book your Makkah hotel and flights early — peak availability fills by December.
Hajj Year
2026 · 1447 AH
Day of Arafat
19 June 2026
Eid al-Adha
20 June 2026
Peak Season
5 June – 25 June 2026
A day-by-day breakdown of the pillars and rituals of Hajj, from preparation to the farewell Tawaf.
Hotels are categorised by walking distance to Masjid al-Haram. The Haram zone fills 6–9 months before Hajj season — book early.
Fairmont, Swissôtel, Raffles, Pullman — world-famous, directly adjacent to Haram
Hyatt, Marriott, Anantara, Kempinski — extensive retail and dining complex
Wide range of mid-range and budget hotels, popular with group pilgrims
More affordable, good transport links to Haram via bus and train
Budget accommodation, shuttle buses to Haram available
Most pilgrims spend 6–8 nights in Madinah visiting Masjid al-Nabawi. Hotels within 300m of the mosque fill rapidly.
Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick, Swissôtel, Pullman — walking distance to Nabawi
Mix of international chains and local hotels close to the mosque
Good value, close to the old city market and transport
Rawdah Sharif Booking
Visiting the Rawdah in Masjid al-Nabawi now requires advance booking via the Nusuk app (Saudi Ministry of Hajj). Slots fill within hours of release.
Jeddah is the gateway airport for Hajj. Flights from most Muslim-majority countries are significantly cheaper when booked 6+ months in advance.
London (LHR)
Saudi, BA, flydubai
~7h
Jeddah (JED)
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Malaysia, Saudi, flynas
~9h
Jeddah (JED)
Jakarta (CGK)
Garuda, Saudi
~10h
Jeddah (JED)
Karachi (KHI)
PIA, flynas, Saudi
~3.5h
Jeddah (JED)
Cairo (CAI)
EgyptAir, flynas
~2h
Jeddah (JED)
Istanbul (IST)
Turkish, Saudi
~4h
Jeddah (JED)
Dubai (DXB)
Emirates, flydubai
~2h
Jeddah (JED)
Islamabad (ISB)
PIA, flynas, Saudi
~3h
Jeddah (JED)
Saudi Arabia allocates Hajj visas per country based on 1 pilgrim per 1,000 Muslim citizens. Quotas are managed by each country's Hajj authority.
| Country | Approx. Quota | Key Information |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | ~231,000 | Managed by BPIH/Kemenag, wait list 10–40 years |
| Pakistan | ~184,000 | Hajj Policy announced annually, Tabung Haji equivalent: Waqf-e-Awlad |
| India | ~175,000 | Hajj Committee of India, priority for first-timers |
| Bangladesh | ~127,000 | Hajj Agencies Bangladesh, state and private schemes |
| Nigeria | ~95,000 | National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) |
| Egypt | ~90,000 | Hajj and Umrah Ministry, priority for first-timers |
| Malaysia | ~29,700 | Tabung Haji manages all Malaysian pilgrims |
| UK | ~25,000 | Via licensed UK Hajj operators, no government quota body |
Quotas subject to annual revision by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Always confirm with your national Hajj authority.
Essential items for every Hajj pilgrim. Print this list and tick off each item before departure.
Haramain Train
High-speed rail linking Makkah, Madinah, and King Abdulaziz Airport. Book via Haramain Train app.
Car Rental
Available at Jeddah Airport and in Makkah/Madinah. Book in advance — Hajj season prices spike 3–5x.
Hajj Mission Buses
Your national Hajj mission provides buses for Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah transfers. Included in most packages.
Naqabah Shuttle
Free shuttle buses operate from most major Makkah hotels to the Haram gates around the clock.
Start Planning
Makkah hotel rooms within 500m of the Haram are typically fully booked 6 months before Hajj season. Reserve now to secure your preferred property.