When Does the Haj 2026 Application Process End?

New Delhi, July 8 (NationPress) The Ministry of Minority Affairs announced on Tuesday that pilgrims can submit their applications for Haj 2026 via the online Haj Application Form until July 31.

The registration process for the Haj 2026 pilgrimage has been initiated by the Haj Committee of India, which operates under the Ministry of Minority Affairs.

According to the Ministry's announcement for Haj 2026, "The Haj Committee of India invites applications from aspiring pilgrims through the online Haj Application Form, accessible on the official website https://hajcommittee.gov.in and the mobile application 'Haj Suvidha' (available for both iOS and Android devices). The application period will be open from July 7, 2025, to July 31, 2025 (11:59 p.m.)."

The notification also urged applicants to carefully review the Guidelines and Undertakings before submitting their applications.

"It is essential to hold a machine-readable Indian International Passport issued on or before the application deadline, and valid at least until December 31, 2026," stated an official announcement.

The Haj Committee also recommended that candidates assess their readiness thoroughly before applying. "Cancellations, except in cases of death or severe medical emergencies, will incur penalties and may lead to financial loss," it warned.

This announcement regarding Haj 2026 signifies the start of yet another chance for thousands of Indian Muslims to realize their spiritual goal of undertaking Haj, with the assistance and facilitation of the Government of India.

In June, Indian Haj pilgrims were among millions at Mount Arafat outside Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform Wuquf-e-Arafat, a fundamental ritual of Haj.

The Indian Medical Mission ensured timely arrival for pilgrims, including those who were unwell or hospitalized, through dedicated ambulances and special buses—demonstrating the Indian Haj Mission's dedication and care during the pilgrimage.

India's Consul General in Jeddah, Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, confirmed the safe arrival of Indian pilgrims in Arafat and emphasized that the Indian Haj mission, in collaboration with Saudi authorities, facilitated their smooth journey.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated the government's commitment to enhancing the pilgrimage experience for devotees.

The Indian government has been striving over the past decade to make the Haj pilgrimage a transparent, uniform, cost-effective, safe, and spiritually enriching experience for pilgrims.

The Indian Haj Mission—the largest operation of its kind managed by the Indian government outside its borders—has meticulously coordinated logistics with the relevant Saudi authorities to ensure the success of this initiative.

Last year, extensive arrangements were made by the Indian government to support over 175,000 pilgrims from India who gathered at the sacred Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia.

The Indian Haj Mission, alongside the Saudi Haj Ministry, organized all logistics for moving pilgrims from Mina to Arafat, including their accommodation in Arafat and return.