Prospective pilgrims can now submit applications until Oct 22 as 4,500 seats still available
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has extended the deadline for submitting applications under the Private Hajj Scheme 2026 until October 22, moving it from the earlier deadline of October 17, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
According to a notification issued by the ministry on Friday, all Munazzims (Hajj group organisers) have been directed to complete the booking process for pilgrims within the extended timeframe in accordance with the Hajj Policy and Plan 2026.
Out of 60,000 seats allocated for private bookings, 55,500 applications have already been received, leaving 4,500 seats still available, the ministry highlighted.
A spokesperson for the ministry has urged the intending pilgrims to verify the list of approved Hajj operators available on the ministry’s official website before making any payments.
Applicants were also advised to deposit Hajj fees only into the official bank accounts of approved companies and to ensure they receive both a copy of the Hajj agreement and a computerised receipt upon completing their booking.
The extension aims to facilitate those who were unable to finalise their applications within the earlier deadline and to ensure transparency in the private Hajj booking process.
Earlier, the ministry had announced that the booking process for the Private Hajj Scheme 2026 would close at midnight on October 17, urging all intending pilgrims to complete their bookings within the stipulated timeframe.
The ministry’s spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt said, 44,000 pilgrims finalised their bookings under the private Hajj scheme, against the total quota of 60,000 allocated for 2026.
He emphasised that, under the approved Hajj policy, completing the booking process by the deadline is mandatory for all private Hajj applicants.
The ministry advised intending pilgrims to make their arrangements only through the Hajj operators approved by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony.
Furthermore, applicants who have already completed their bookings can review and verify their details through the ministry’s website www.mora.gov.pk or via the mobile application – Pak Hajj 2026. The ministry reiterated its commitment to ensure a transparent, secure, and efficient process for all pilgrims.
