The Haj Policy 2027 was announced on Monday 22 June 2026, and the Haj Committee of India opened applications that day. The announced quota is 1,22,518 seats for the Committee and 52,507 for private operators, with 19 embarkation points listed in the guidelines. The application window and the draw have passed. The guidelines give only a tentative flight window, and the final cost had not been published in the sources checked.
Updated November 2026 · HappyFares
Hajj 2027 planning is already well under way, and the picture is clear in some areas and still open in others. This post separates what has been officially published from what is still expected. HappyFares sells flights only and does not run Hajj packages or apply on anyone’s behalf, so use the official portal for any application matter.
What has been officially announced for Hajj 2027?
A Press Information Bureau release says the Ministry of Minority Affairs announced the Haj Policy 2027 on 22 June 2026, and that the Haj Committee of India invited applications from prospective pilgrims from the same day. Applications were routed through the Haj Committee of India portal at hajcommittee.gov.in and the Haj Suvidha App.
The release also lists several changes. The Short Haj Package is retained, Kolkata is added as an extra embarkation point, and the ratio of State Haj Inspectors improves to one per 135 pilgrims from one per 150. Waitlist preference goes to the top 20 per cent of the final Haj 2026 waitlisted applicants. Medical screening is aligned with Saudi guidelines.
What is the Hajj 2027 quota for India?
The PIB release says the split between the Haj Committee of India and the private sector is expected to stay at 70:30. That works out to 1,22,518 seats for the Haj Committee and 52,507 seats for the private sector, which together add up to 1,75,025, the figure from last year. The government has said it will try to raise the overall quota. Whether India receives a larger number from Saudi Arabia is not something we could confirm from published sources, so treat 1,75,025 as the base figure and not a final one.
Which embarkation points are listed?
The Haj Committee’s 2027 guidelines list 19 embarkation points: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Calicut, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Gaya, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kannur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Srinagar and Vijayawada. Patna is marked as a new embarkation point subject to clearance from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Short Haj Package is limited to Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai.
Applicants give two embarkation preferences in priority order, but the guidelines say requests to change the point will not be entertained, and the Ministry of Minority Affairs can move pilgrims to another point if numbers at an airport are too low or too high. The guidelines also state that the passport must remain valid at least up to 31 December 2027.
What happened with applications and the draw?
The Haj Committee’s application period opened on 22 June 2026. The guidelines set the closing date as 20 July 2026. A Haj Committee circular dated 20 July 2026 extended the last date, and news reports give the new deadline as 11:59 pm on Friday 24 July 2026.
The Haj Committee’s notice, as reported by news outlets, set the online random digital draw (Qurrah) for Thursday 30 July 2026 at its Mumbai headquarters, with the advance payment originally due by 10 August 2026. The Committee’s circulars page shows that the payment date was later extended and that waiting lists were released afterwards, so the original dates should not be relied on. If you applied, check your status on the official portal, because this post cannot tell you whether you were selected.
When is Hajj 2027 and what is still not published?
The date of Hajj depends on the sighting of the moon for Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH, so it can only be confirmed close to the time. Based on the Islamic calendar it is expected around mid-May 2027, and that should be read as an estimate and not an official date.
Here is what we could not find officially published when we checked:
- A confirmed flight-by-flight schedule. The guidelines give only a tentative window: Haj air charter operations from 8 April 2027, with the last outbound flight up to 9 May 2027, and return flights tentatively from 21 May to 20 June 2027.
- A final total cost per pilgrim. We have left out cost figures because we could not verify one from an official source.
- Any confirmed increase in India’s overall quota beyond last year’s figure.
Pilgrim flights for Haj Committee travellers are arranged by the Committee, not booked individually. Ordinary flights to and from your embarkation city are separate, and airlines tend to price them according to demand, so do not buy any connecting ticket until your travel details are confirmed.
Common Questions
Can I still apply for Hajj 2027 through the Haj Committee of India?
The application window for the Committee’s quota has closed. Those who missed it may ask about availability with registered private tour operators, and should only deal with operators approved by the Ministry.
Is Hajj 2027 date fixed?
No. It depends on moon sighting and is expected around mid-May 2027. The exact date is confirmed by Saudi Arabia nearer the time.
Which airport will pilgrims fly from?
Pilgrims depart from the embarkation point allotted by the Haj Committee. Applicants give two preferences, but the Committee can change it.
How long must my passport be valid?
The 2027 guidelines state that it must remain valid at least up to 31 December 2027.
Has the cost of Hajj 2027 been announced?
We could not verify a final cost figure from an official source, so we have not quoted one. Check the Haj Committee of India website for the current payment schedule.
Does HappyFares book Hajj packages or visas?
No. HappyFares sells flights only. For Hajj applications, use the Haj Committee of India or an authorised operator.
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Hajj policy, dates and costs change; verify current specifics with the Haj Committee of India, the Ministry of Minority Affairs or the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah before you plan or travel.
