The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reaffirmed 26 September 2026 as the deadline for intending pilgrims to complete their registration and payment for the 2027 Hajj, warning that those who miss the cut-off risk losing their allocated slots. The reminder came alongside newly approved fares that place the cost of the pilgrimage between N7.56 million and N7.88 million, depending on a pilgrim's departure zone.

The commission stressed that the deadline is tied directly to timelines set by Saudi authorities, who have moved to a system built around early data submission and digital processing. For Nigerian pilgrims, meeting the date is no longer a matter of convenience but a condition for securing a place in next year's pilgrimage.

What the deadline covers

According to NAHCON, 26 September is the final date for intending pilgrims to upload their biometric data on the Saudi-approved Nusuk-Masar digital platform. The platform now anchors much of the Kingdom's Hajj planning, linking pilgrim records, payments and service bookings in a single system used by more than 126 countries.

The commission explained that timely compliance is necessary for data synchronisation and seat allocation. It cautioned that failure to meet the deadline could lead to the forfeiture of allocated Hajj slots, a consequence that would be difficult to reverse once Saudi allocations are finalised.

The tightening of deadlines reflects a wider shift in how Saudi Arabia manages the pilgrimage. In recent seasons the Kingdom has placed growing emphasis on advance registration, verified pilgrim data and electronic processing, reducing the room for last-minute arrangements that were once common across many sending countries.

How much the 2027 Hajj will cost

NAHCON announced fares ranging from N7,560,822 to N7,882,822, as approved by the Federal Government. The figures vary according to the pilgrim's point of departure.

  • Maiduguri and Yola zone: N7,560,822
  • Other northern states: N7,672,822
  • Southern zone: N7,882,822

The commission also fixed 2 December as the deadline for states to remit all 2027 Hajj fares. The staggered structure, with earlier deadlines for individual pilgrims and a later one for state remittances, is designed to give Nigeria's Hajj managers enough time to confirm numbers and complete arrangements with Saudi service providers well ahead of the season.

Why early registration matters

The emphasis on early sign-up is consistent with what other sending nations are experiencing. Across the region, Hajj authorities have reported strong demand and fixed registration windows for the 2027 season, and Saudi Arabia has repeatedly urged countries to complete pilgrim data submission on schedule.

NAHCON has framed the process as part of a broader modernisation of Nigeria's Hajj operations. In recent years the commission has leaned on digital records and verified payments to cut down on delays and disputes, and the 2027 timeline continues that direction. Officials have also repeatedly urged states and pilgrims welfare boards to work in step with the national schedule so that no pilgrim is left stranded by an administrative gap.

For pilgrims, the practical message is that a Hajj place in 2027 depends on acting before the Saudi cut-off rather than waiting for later phases. Because slots can be forfeited, delays carry a real cost.

Practical tips for intending pilgrims

  • Complete registration and payment before 26 September and confirm that your biometric data has been captured on the Nusuk-Masar platform.
  • Keep proof of payment and registration, and verify with your state pilgrims welfare board that your details have been submitted correctly.
  • Check which departure zone applies to you so you pay the correct fare and avoid shortfalls.
  • Deal only with official channels. Fraudulent Hajj and Umrah offers circulate widely online, and legitimate registration for Nigerian pilgrims runs through NAHCON and approved state boards.
  • Begin health preparations early, as medical fitness checks are now part of the wider 2027 Hajj requirements set by Saudi Arabia.

With the Saudi-side deadlines now firm, NAHCON's message to Nigerian Muslims is straightforward. Those who intend to perform Hajj in 2027 should register, pay and verify their data without delay, well before the 26 September deadline closes.