Hajj Bracelet for 2026 Mandatory for Pilgrims: Its Functions and Specifications

Ahead of the 1447 H/2026 CE Hajj season departure, pilgrims are urged to prepare all their worship essentials thoroughly. In addition to physical readiness and documents, the 2026 Hajj bracelet is mandatory as it stores crucial pilgrim data throughout the series of rituals in the Holy Land. According to official information from the Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj), this metal identification bracelet, made from white steel or monel, is not merely an ordinary accessory. It serves as the primary identification tool, specially designed to protect and secure pilgrims’ movements. The bracelet’s vital function will be particularly evident if a pilgrim gets lost or separated from their group amid the dense mobility in Saudi Arabia. With the complete data on the bracelet, on-site officers can perform quick identification, enabling accurate and targeted accompaniment and evacuation back to the group. Here are the details of the specifications and information printed on the 2026 Hajj bracelet: • Flight group number (kloter). • Pilgrim’s passport number. • Maktab number. • Hajj departure year. • Hajj departure year inscription, flanked by the logo and text ‘KEMENTERIAN HAJI DAN UMRAH RI’. • The word ‘Indonesia’ in Arabic script. • The Red and White flag paired with the pilgrim’s embarkation code. For Hajj 2026, pilgrims are scheduled to enter the Hajj dormitory on Tuesday (21 April). The day after, the first wave of Hajj pilgrims will begin being flown from Indonesia to Madinah on Wednesday (22 April). Meanwhile, the second wave of pilgrims will follow, departing for Makkah via Jeddah Airport starting 7 May 2026. Here is the complete detailed schedule for the 2026 Hajj Journey: Departure Phase • 21 April 2026: Hajj pilgrims enter the Hajj dormitory. • 22 April 2026: Start of departure for first wave Hajj pilgrims from Indonesia to Madinah. • 1 May 2026: Start of departure for first wave Hajj pilgrims from Madinah to Makkah. • 6 May 2026: End of departure for first wave Hajj pilgrims from Indonesia to Madinah. • 7 May 2026: Start of departure for second wave Hajj pilgrims from Indonesia to Jeddah. • 15 May 2026: End of departure for first wave Hajj pilgrims from Madinah to Makkah. • 21 May 2026: End of departure for second wave Hajj pilgrims from Indonesia to Jeddah, also the final arrival deadline (closing date) at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAAIA) Jeddah. Hajj Peak Phase • 25 May 2026: Departure of Hajj pilgrims from Makkah to Arafah. • 26 May 2026: Wuquf at Arafah. • 27 May 2026: Eid al-Adha 1447 H. • 28 May 2026: First Day of Tashriq. • 29 May 2026: Second Day of Tashriq (Nafar Awal). • 30 May 2026: Third Day of Tashriq (Nafar Tsani). Return Phase • 1 June 2026: Start of arrival for first wave Hajj pilgrims in Indonesia. • 7 June 2026: Start of departure for second wave Hajj pilgrims from Makkah to Madinah. • 15 June 2026: End of return for first wave Hajj pilgrims from Jeddah to Indonesia. • 16 June 2026: Islamic New Year 1448 H, also the start of return for second wave Hajj pilgrims from Madinah to Indonesia. • 21 June 2026: End of departure for second wave Hajj pilgrims from Makkah to Madinah. • 30 June 2026: End of return for second wave Hajj pilgrims from Madinah to Indonesia. • 1 July 2026: End of arrival for second wave Hajj pilgrims in Indonesia.