Ministry of Hajj: Preparations for 2026 Hajj Remain on Schedule

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) has announced that preparations for this year’s hajj pilgrimage are approximately 95 percent complete. Despite escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, Kemenhaj spokesperson Ichsan Marsha stated that hajj operations remain on schedule.

“We are still on schedule. Regarding any changes, we continue to coordinate and monitor developments on the ground,” said Ichsan on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

In an earlier statement, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak reported that there have been no adverse effects on ongoing hajj preparations to date. All planning and coordination processes continue according to schedule. “We are ensuring that hajj preparations for 2026 are not affected. All stages remain on track,” said Dahnil on Sunday, 1 March 2026.

This statement was issued amid escalating political and security tensions in several Middle Eastern countries. According to Dahnil, the Indonesian government continues to monitor developments and coordinate with relevant authorities.

Whilst hajj operations are assured to be safe, the government has advised prospective umrah pilgrims scheduled to depart in the near term to postpone their journeys. This advisory is a precautionary measure given ongoing regional instability.

Kemenhaj, together with Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, continues to coordinate with Saudi Arabian authorities, airlines, and umrah travel operators to ensure pilgrim safety and comfort, including for those experiencing delayed returns. “We continue to coordinate to ensure delayed pilgrims are handled well and placed in safe and suitable locations,” said Dahnil.

According to the schedule, the first batch of 2026 hajj pilgrims will depart on 22 April. Approximately 221,000 hajj pilgrims will travel to the holy land this year.