Haj 2026 Booking Deadline Extended – Alfaaz – The Words

Srinagar: The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs has extended the deadline for completing Haj 2026 booking formalities through Haj Group Organisers and private tour operators till January 25, 2026.

The extension comes as relief for pilgrims who were unable to meet the earlier deadline. The decision follows multiple representations from pilgrims and other stakeholders seeking more time to complete mandatory procedures.

An official circular issued by the Haj Division of the Ministry said the extension has been granted in the larger public interest to prevent inconvenience to pilgrims. The Ministry clarified that this extension is final.

Provisionally selected pilgrims must complete all remaining formalities within the extended period. These include finalising bookings, submitting valid passports to the Haj Committee of India or the concerned Haj Group Organisers, and completing onboarding on the Nusuk Portal within the prescribed timeline.

The advisory also asked pilgrims to verify their registration status, quota allocation, and approval of the concerned operators before making any payment. It stressed that bookings should be made only through authorised organisers.