Haj 2027 Update: Indian Embassy Begins Preparations — Key Dates & What Pilgrims Should Know

Updated 12 November 2026: corrected the expected Haj dates (mid-May 2027, not June–July), the route for Indian expats living in Saudi Arabia (domestic Hajj on Nusuk, not the Indian Embassy), eligibility rules and key dates. India’s Haj Committee applications for 2027 have already closed.

Preparations for Haj 2027 (1448 AH) are under way on both sides. India announced its Haj Policy 2027 on 22 June 2026, and on 9 November 2026 India and Saudi Arabia signed the bilateral Haj agreement for 2027 in Jeddah. For Indian Muslims in Saudi Arabia planning to perform Haj next year, here is what you need to know.

Key facts about Haj 2027

• Haj 2027 corresponds to 1448 AH in the Islamic calendar
• India’s Haj quota: 175,025 pilgrims, the same as for Haj 2026 (122,518 seats through the Haj Committee of India and 52,507 through private operators)
• Haj dates: The Day of Arafah (9 Dhul Hijjah 1448) is expected on Saturday 15 May 2027 by Saudi Arabia’s Umm al-Qura calendar, with Eid al-Adha on 16 May. The final dates depend on the moon sighting and can move by a day
• Registration: Indian expats living in Saudi Arabia register as domestic pilgrims on Nusuk (see below). Applications from India through the Haj Committee of India ran from 22 June to 24 July 2026 and are now closed

Who can perform Haj 2027?

Indian nationals living in Saudi Arabia

If you are an Indian expat with a valid iqama, you perform Haj as a domestic pilgrim (حجاج الداخل), in the same category as Saudi citizens. You do not apply through the Indian Embassy or the Indian Haj Committee:

1. Book on Nusuk: Log in to the Nusuk app with Nafath, complete your profile and eligibility check, add companions if any, choose a Hajj package from a licensed domestic Hajj company, pay, and receive your Hajj permit (Ministry of Hajj and Umrah).

2. Packages come at different price levels: all are sold by licensed companies through Nusuk. Prices for 1448 are published on Nusuk when booking opens.

Indians in India

• Applications go through the Haj Committee of India portal (hajcommittee.gov.in) or the Haj Suvidha app, handled with the State Haj Committees, or through registered private Haj Group Organisers
• Selection is by a digital draw (qurrah); for Haj 2027 the draw was held on 30 July 2026
• The quota is distributed across Indian states based on Muslim population

What’s new for Haj 2027?

Based on the latest Haj procedures from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah:

Nusuk is the booking platform for residents

Pilgrims already in Saudi Arabia book through the Nusuk app, which handles the Hajj package, payment and permit. Pilgrims coming from India do not book on Nusuk themselves: the Haj Committee of India and private operators upload their details to the Saudi Masar Nusuk system.

No more tawafa organizations

The traditional tawafa (service) organizations have been replaced by licensed Hajj service companies. Domestic pilgrims book through these companies on Nusuk.

Digital everything

• Haj permit is digital (via Nusuk)
• Camp assignments are digital
• Transportation is pre-booked through the system
• Payments are electronic

How to prepare (Indian expats in Saudi Arabia)

Step 1: Check your eligibility

According to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah:

• You need a valid national ID or residency permit (iqama). A visit or work visa is not enough
• Minimum age is 15 (Gregorian, as per your passport for residents). There is no upper age limit
• Priority goes to people who have not performed Hajj before (except a mahram), but only until the end of Shawwal; after that, anyone who meets the eligibility requirements can book
• You can check your eligibility through the National Information Center (for example via Absher)

Step 2: Watch for Nusuk booking to open

Booking dates for 1448 had not been announced as of 12 November 2026. For the 1447 (2026) season, domestic registration opened in Ramadan. Keep the Nusuk app updated and follow the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s official channels.

Step 3: Financial preparation

Package prices differ a lot by company, accommodation and services, and the 1448 prices are not yet published. Check the prices on Nusuk when booking opens, and never pay anyone outside Nusuk who promises a Hajj permit.

Tip: Start saving now. Consider setting up a dedicated Haj savings plan with SNB Neo (referral link) — open a digital savings account and set up automatic monthly transfers to build your Haj fund.

Step 4: Health preparations

• Get required vaccinations (the meningococcal vaccine is mandatory; seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines are recommended)
• Check with your doctor about fitness for Haj
• Carry all medical records

Important dates to watch

Related guides

• Hajj & Umrah — Complete Guide
• Umrah Visa Multiple Entry Explained
• Check Hajj Eligibility via Absher
• Is Hajj and Umrah Leave Paid?
• How to Open a Bank Account in Saudi Arabia

References

1. PIB (Government of India) — Haj Policy 2027 announced — pib.gov.in
2. Haj Committee of India — Circular 03, Haj 2027 last date and qurrah — hajcommittee.gov.in
3. Economic Times / PTI — India–Saudi Haj agreement for 2027 — economictimes.com
4. Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah — FAQ and domestic Hajj booking — haj.gov.sa/en/FAQ
5. Nusuk platform — nusuk.sa
6. Indian Haj Pilgrims Office — Twitter @hajmission

Disclaimer: Haj 2027 dates and registration details are based on current announcements and may change. Always verify with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Nusuk) or, for pilgrims from India, the Haj Committee of India before making financial commitments.