How are Hajj 2026 packages structured?
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah manages all official Hajj packages through the Nusuk Hajj platform at hajj.nusuk.sa.
This is the only authorised channel; booking outside it carries fines and the risk of being turned away from the holy sites.
Every authorised package falls into one of six categories, defined by hotel class in Makkah and Madinah and whether the pilgrim shifts between accommodations.
| Category | Makkah & Madinah hotels | Minimum duration |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury | 5-star | 10 days |
| Premium | 4-star | 10 days |
| Standard | 3-star or residential buildings | 14 days |
| Luxury Shifting | 5-star, with a 4 or 5-star shift accommodation | 14 days |
| Premium Shifting | 4-star, with a 3 or 4-star shift accommodation | 14 days |
| Standard Shifting | 3-star or residential buildings | 14 days |
All-inclusive options bundle visa issuance, flights, accommodation in Makkah and Madinah, catering, transport between cities, Mashair services, and a guide.
Mina camps
Two camp options are offered in Mina. Majar Al-Kabsh sits 300–700 metres from the Jamarat Bridge with capacity for around 5,000 pilgrims at the highest service tier. Al-Muaisim sits about 4 km from the bridge and can accommodate up to 44,000 pilgrims.
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Domestic Hajj packages
Domestic packages are open to Saudi citizens, expatriate residents with a valid Iqama, and GCC nationals based in the Kingdom.
Saudi citizens can perform Hajj once every five years, and Nusuk verifies this automatically.
Booking happens online via Nusuk, with payment by card or bank transfer (some operators offer instalments through approved Saudi banks). The electronic Hajj permit is then issued through the Nusuk and Tawakkalna apps before the rites begin.
Final 2026 prices are confirmed package by package on the Nusuk platform — figures vary by tier, room sharing (single, double, triple, or quadruple), and proximity to Al-Masjid Al-Haram.
International Hajj packages
If you are travelling from outside Saudi Arabia, your country either runs its own official Hajj mission allocating quotas (the case for most Muslim-majority countries), or you book through the Nusuk Hajj portal directly.
Nusuk serves pilgrims from countries that do not have official Hajj missions, including most of Europe and the Americas.
Planning for Hajj 2027?
If you missed the booking window this year, the Nusuk platform typically reopens for the next Hajj season several months in advance.
Sign up for updates at hajj.nusuk.sa and keep your Absher profile (for residents) or passport (for international pilgrims) current so you can register as soon as bookings open.
Sources
- Nusuk Hajj — Packages & Categories
- Voice of Emirates — Saudi Supreme Court announces start of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH
- Al Jazeera — When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2026? A visual guide
- Al Arabiya — Saudi Arabia announces Eid al-Adha date
- Gulf News — Hajj 2026 Guide: Dates, Rituals, Costs, Registration
- flynas — Launch of Hajj Season 1447 AH (2026) operations
- Saudi Life Guide — Hajj 2026 package bookings now open for domestic pilgrims
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