When Will Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Depart for 2026? Check the Official Schedule

Ahead of the 2026 Hajj season, information on the departure schedule for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims is increasingly sought after by both prospective pilgrims and the general public. This relates to the annual series of Hajj rituals. Such information can be obtained from the Hajj travel plan schedule set by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. So, when will the 2026 Hajj pilgrims begin to be dispatched, and how is it divided? Departure Schedule for Hajj Waves I-II Referring to the Attachment to the Decree of the Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Number 7 of 2025 on the Hajj Travel Plan for 1447 H/2026 AD, Indonesian Hajj pilgrims will enter the Hajj hostels on 21 April 2026. The initial departure of Hajj wave I pilgrims is scheduled for 22 April 2026 from Indonesia to Madinah. Meanwhile, for wave II, departures begin on 7 May 2026 from Indonesia to Jeddah. Complete Schedule for the 2026 Hajj Travel Plan The following is a detailed schedule of the 2026 Hajj journey as stated in the official government decree: - 21 April 2026: Hajj pilgrims enter Hajj hostels - 22 April 2026: Start of dispatch for wave I from Indonesia to Madinah - 1 May 2026: Dispatch of wave I from Madinah to Makkah - 6 May 2026: End of dispatch for wave I to Madinah - 7 May 2026: Start of dispatch for wave II from Indonesia to Jeddah - 15 May 2026: End of dispatch for wave I from Madinah to Makkah - 21 May 2026: End of dispatch for wave II from Indonesia to Jeddah - 21 May 2026: Closure of arrivals at Jeddah’s KAIA Airport - 25 May 2026: Dispatch of pilgrims from Makkah to Arafah - 26 May 2026: Vigil in Arafah - 27 May 2026: Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijriah - 28 May 2026: Day of Tashriq I - 29 May 2026: Day of Tashriq II - 30 May 2026: Day of Tashriq III - 1 June 2026: Start of repatriation for wave I from Makkah to Indonesia - 1 June 2026: Start of arrival for wave I in Indonesia - 7 June 2026: Start of dispatch for wave II from Makkah to Madinah - 15 June 2026: End of repatriation for wave I from Jeddah to Indonesia - 16 June 2026: Start of repatriation for wave I from Madinah to Indonesia - 16 June 2026: Start of arrival for wave II in Indonesia - 21 June 2026: Dispatch of wave II from Makkah to Madinah - 30 June 2026: End of repatriation for wave II to Indonesia - 1 July 2026: End of arrival for wave II in Indonesia The attachment notes that the operational period for dispatching and repatriating Hajj pilgrims lasts 30 days, with each wave lasting around 15 days. This schedule is compiled based on the Ummul Qura calendar, which serves as the reference for determining Hajj ritual times. This information is an important guide for all prospective pilgrims.