GASTAT: Hajj 2026 Drew 1,707,301 Pilgrims, Up From 2025
Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics confirmed that 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, an increase over the previous year, with the vast majority arriving by air.
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Saudi Arabia's Largest-Ever Cooling Effort Shielded Hajj 2026 Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia deployed its biggest cooling and shading operation in Hajj history for 2026, expanding shaded areas at Arafat fivefold and adding misting systems, reflective paving, drones and AI monitoring to ease extreme heat.
Saudi Arabia Sets Hajj 2027 Calendar: Visas in January, Flights in April
Saudi Arabia has released the Hajj 2027 operational calendar, with registration closing 26 September 2026, visa issuance beginning 28 January 2027, flights from 8 April and Hajj around 15 May 2027.
Bangladesh Releases Hajj 2027 Roadmap, Sets Sept 26 Registration Deadline
Bangladesh has published its Hajj 2027 roadmap, asking pilgrims to register by September 26, 2026, with visas starting January 28 and the pilgrimage expected on May 15, 2027.
Saudi Arabia to Open Hajj 2027 Accommodation Contracting on June 30
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will open accommodation contracting for the 2027 season on June 30, 2026, as integrated service packages and mandatory staff training take effect.
Makkah Route Initiative Serves 388,694 Pilgrims Across 10 Countries
Saudi Arabia's Makkah Route Initiative concluded its 1447 AH operations after pre-clearing 388,694 pilgrims from 10 countries, adding Senegal and Brunei for the first time.