Bangladesh has published its official roadmap for the 2027 Hajj season, urging prospective pilgrims to complete their registration by 26 September 2026. The Ministry of Religious Affairs released the timeline through its Hajj-1 Branch after Saudi Arabia handed the schedule to religious affairs ministers at a ceremony in Jeddah. The move gives Bangladeshi pilgrims a clear sequence of deadlines almost a full year before the pilgrimage.
Registration must close by 26 September
According to the ministry, preliminary registration opened this summer and must be completed within the stipulated window. Pilgrims are asked to finish the process no later than 26 September, with the deposit stages set out clearly.
Before primary registration, applicants must complete a pre-registration by depositing Tk30,000. Primary registration, available through either the government or private management system, requires a deposit of Tk3.5 lakh. Officials have advised pilgrims not to leave the payments until the final days, warning that late applications risk missing the season entirely. Early registration also helps the ministry finalise its numbers before negotiating the bilateral agreement with Riyadh.
Key dates handed over in Jeddah
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the Hajj 2027 schedule at a ceremony in Jeddah on 29 May and handed it to visiting ministers. Saudi Assistant Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dr Al Hassan bin Yahya Al Manakhrah formally presented the roadmap to Bangladesh Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain.
According to the roadmap, the bilateral Hajj agreement between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia will be signed on 8 November 2026. The issuance of Hajj visas will begin on 28 January 2027, and Hajj flight operations are scheduled to start on 8 April 2027. The Hajj itself is expected to fall on 15 May 2027, corresponding to 9 Dhul-Hijjah, subject to the sighting of the moon.
Nusuk platform drives the timeline
Much of the 2027 process runs through the Saudi Masar Nusuk platform. The transfer of Saudi-side expenses to the e-wallet of the platform will continue from 15 July to 24 December 2026. Pilgrim information must be uploaded to the Masar Nusuk system between 14 August 2026 and 28 January 2027.
Service package agreements covering tents, accommodation in Makkah and Madinah, catering and transportation will be signed through the platform from 29 July 2026 until 23 January 2027. Agreements with designated airlines and the completion of related documentation will run between 29 July and 8 November 2026. The heavy reliance on Nusuk mirrors a wider Saudi push to move every stage of the pilgrimage onto a single digital system.
Part of a wider 2027 push
Bangladesh is one of several countries that received the 2027 schedule directly from Saudi officials, part of an early-preparation drive by the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia has paired the calendar with reforms that bundle accommodation, transport and catering into mandatory unified packages and require Hajj office staff to complete training before receiving permits. The aim, Saudi authorities say, is smoother logistics and better oversight for the millions who perform Hajj each year.
Practical tips for pilgrims
Prospective pilgrims should confirm that their passports remain valid well beyond the travel window and begin gathering documents early. Completing pre-registration and primary registration ahead of the 26 September deadline avoids last-minute portal congestion.
Pilgrims should also budget for the full package cost rather than the initial deposit alone, and keep records of every Nusuk transaction. Those choosing private operators are advised to verify that their agency is licensed and listed on the official platform before transferring any funds. Finally, pilgrims should arrange the required vaccinations, including the meningococcal ACYW jab, in good time, since proof of vaccination is a standard condition for entry to the Kingdom.