Hajj Policy 2026 Pakistan – Every year, the Government of Pakistan issues the Hajj Policy. It is about the rules, regulations, and terms of the current year’s Hajj. This policy plays an important role in facilitating the pilgrims. For instance, during the process of applying for Hajj, and during performing the Hajj.
The Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhary Salik Hussain has announced the federal Hajj Policy 2025 for the people of Pakistan. The policy includes the start date for the submission of hajj application 2025 and end date. Further it also includes the total package for Hajj 2025 expenses. Related: Hajj Policy Pakistan 2025. (Related, Islamic Study MCQs)
Hajj Policy 2026 Pakistan
Hajj policy of Pakistan 2026 means the rules and regulations made for the pilgrims who will go to perform the hajj in Saudi Arabia. Pakistan total Hajj quota for the year 2026 has been set as at 179,210 pilgrims by the federal government. This quota is as per the Hajj policy approved in January 2026.
Hajj Quota Distribution
The Hajj quota is distributed between the private sector as well as the government. Government Hajj scheme will arrange the 120,000 pilgrims whereas private Hajj operators will facilitate 60,000 pilgrims.
It means there is a ratio of 70-30 between government and private operators respectively.
Application process for Hajj 2026
Under the government scheme, application will be open on August 4, 2025 through the selected bank of government. Moreover, there is an online portal through which the intended pilgrims can apply for the hajj.
So the selection of the pilgrims will be done as first-come, first-served until the quota is fulfilled. On the other side, private scheme offers pilgrims the offering of Hajj. Under this private scheme, the last day to apply is October 22, 2025.
Eligibility requirement for the pilgrims
All the Pakistanis are eligible to apply for the Hajj 2026. Moreover, children born after March 1, 2014 are not eligible for applying the Hajj.
Previously, there were strict age restrictions on the pilgrims. It means that minor children could not perform the Hajj, but the Hajj policy 2026 has removed the age restrictions.
Moreover, the interesting thing in this Hajj policy 2026 is that female pilgrims may perform the Hajj without a Mehram.
Furthermore, overseas Pakistanis can also apply for the Hajj through nominated banks, but they have to submit the medical fitness certificate in Pakistan.
Cost of Hajj 2026
Under the government scheme, the total expected range of expenses is ranges from 1.15 million to 1.25 million depending on the package of the Hajj. In long-duration package, that is 38 to 42 days, the initial deposit is Rs. 5 lakh. On the other side, in shorter package, which is 20 to 25 days, the initial deposit amount is Rs. 5,50,000.
Digital and service enhancement Under the 2026 Hajj policy
It focuses on the digitalization and real-time monitoring. Hajj policy there is a system of supervision of all pilgrims’ applications, payments and services. The Pak Hajj mobile application is introduced, which will track payments, train and guide the pilgrims, and also receive the complaints.
Moreover, the pilgrims may receive a digital wristband and mobile SIM in Saudi Arabia for communication and safety. (Also Read the related News: Current Affairs News)
Road to Makkah Project
The Road to Makkah project is a unique project for the facilitation of pilgrims in Pakistan. Under this project of Road to Makkah, the streamlined pre-departure immigration procedures will be done at Islamabad and Karachi airports.
Hardship and Reserved Seats in Hajj Policy 2026
A number of 1,000 seats are reserved for the hardships and special cases, ensuring fair access for all the eligible pilgrims of Pakistan.
