When Does the 2026 Hajj Season Start? Here is the Schedule for Indonesian Pilgrims
The Hajj season is approaching in a matter of weeks. This is the moment when pilgrims perform the Hajj pilgrimage in the Holy Land during the month of Dhu al-Hijjah. So, when will the 2026 Hajj season take place for Indonesian pilgrims?
Regarding the schedule for the 2026 Hajj implementation, it has been released by the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag). This is as contained in the Decision of the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah No. 7 of 2025.
The 2026 Hajj Season is Scheduled for April-July
Based on the Hajj Pilgrimage Travel Plan for 1447 AH/2026 AD, the series of the Hajj season or the 2026 Hajj implementation will take place during April to June. Specifically, with the agenda of pilgrims entering Hajj dormitories on 21 April 2026.
Then, the initial departure of the first wave of Hajj pilgrims will begin on 22 April 2026. Meanwhile, the second wave of Hajj pilgrims will start departing on 7 May 2026.
After that, Hajj pilgrims will begin performing the series of Hajj rituals with the vigil at Arafah on 26 May 2026, Eid al-Adha on 27 May 2026, and the Days of Tashriq on 28-30 May 2026.
Finally, Indonesian Hajj pilgrims will begin to be repatriated on 1 June 2026 for the first wave. Meanwhile, the second wave of Hajj pilgrims will be repatriated starting from 15 June 2026. The entire Hajj season series will end on 1 July 2026.
Complete Schedule of the 2026 Hajj Plan
Here is the detailed Hajj pilgrimage travel plan for 1447 AH/2026 AD for Indonesian pilgrims.
21 April 2026/4 Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH: Hajj pilgrims enter Hajj dormitories
22 April 2026/5 Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH: Initial departure of first wave Hajj pilgrims from Indonesia to Madinah
1 May 2026/14 Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH: Initial departure of first wave Hajj pilgrims from Madinah to Makkah
6 May 2026/19 Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH: End of departure of first wave Hajj pilgrims from Indonesia to Madinah
7 May 2026/20 Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH: Initial departure of second wave Hajj pilgrims from Indonesia to Jeddah
15 May 2026/28 Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH: End of departure of first wave Hajj pilgrims from Madinah to Makkah
21 May 2026/4 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH: End of departure of second wave Hajj pilgrims from Indonesia to Jeddah
21 May 2026/4 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH: Closing date of KAAIA Jeddah (at 24:00 WAS)
25 May 2026/8 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH: Departure of Hajj pilgrims from Makkah to Arafah
26 May 2026/9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH: Vigil at Arafah
27 May 2026/10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH: Eid al-Adha 1447 AH
28 May 2026/11 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH: First Day of Tashriq
29 May 2026/12 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH: Second Day of Tashriq (Early Departure)
30 May 2026/13 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH: Third Day of Tashriq (Second Departure)
1 June 2026/15 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH: Initial repatriation of first wave Hajj pilgrims from Makkah via Jeddah Airport to Indonesia
1 June 2026/15 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH: Initial arrival of first wave Hajj pilgrims in Indonesia
7 June 2026/21 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH: Initial departure of second wave Hajj pilgrims from Makkah to Madinah
15 June 2026/29 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH: End of repatriation of first wave Hajj pilgrims from Jeddah to Indonesia
16 June 2026/1 Muharram 1448 AH: Hijri New Year 1448 AH
16 June 2026/1 Muharram 1448 AH: Initial repatriation of second wave Hajj pilgrims from Madinah to Indonesia
16 June 2026/1 Muharram 1448 AH: Initial arrival of second wave Hajj pilgrims in Indonesia
21 June 2026/6 Muharram 1448 AH: End of departure of second wave Hajj pilgrims from Makkah to Madinah
30 June 2026/15 Muharram 1448 AH: End of repatriation of second wave Hajj pilgrims from Madinah to Indonesia
1 July 2026/16 Muharram 1448 AH: End of arrival of second wave Hajj pilgrims in Indonesia
For information, prospective Hajj pilgrims can check their estimated departure via the official website of the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs at: https://haji.go.id/estimasi-keberangkatan by entering their respective Hajj quota number.