Updated 6 November 2026. The Government Hajj Package 2027 costs Rs 1,200,000 for the long package (38 to 42 days) and Rs 1,300,000 for the short package (20 to 25 days). The Ministry of Religious Affairs allocated 107,526 seats to the government scheme, and all of them were booked online by 25 August 2026. The last date for the second installment was 20 October 2026. New applications for Hajj 2027 under the government scheme are therefore closed; anyone who still wants to go in 2027 can only look at the private scheme, where seats remain.
Govt Hajj Package 2027 at a Glance
| Announced | 10 August 2026, by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf |
| Long package | 38–42 days · Rs 1,200,000 |
| Short package | 20–25 days · Rs 1,300,000 |
| Government quota | 107,526 seats (30,000 for the short package) |
| Selection | First come, first served online booking (no balloting) |
| Booking status | All seats booked by 25 August 2026 |
| Payment | Two installments of 50% each |
| Second installment deadline | 20 October 2026 (passed) |
| Hajj 2027 | Expected around mid-May 2027, subject to moon sighting |
What Changed in 2027: Fully Online Booking
In earlier years, government scheme pilgrims were often chosen through balloting (qurandazi) after submitting forms at designated banks. For Hajj 2027 the process is fully digital. Under the new four-year Hajj Policy 2027–2030, intending pilgrims register in advance, and seats are booked online on a first come, first served basis. Around 400,000 people had pre-registered and were eligible to book when payments opened on 17 August 2026; the entire quota of 107,526 seats was filled within days. It was the first time the government quota was filled entirely through a digital booking system.
Because of this change, there is no “Hajj draw result” or bank-wise Hajj application form for the government scheme any more. Everything, from registration to payment, now goes through the official Hajj portal run by the National Information Technology Board (NITB) and the Pak Hajj App.
Long vs Short Government Package
| Feature | Long package | Short package |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 38–42 days | 20–25 days |
| Cost | Rs 1,200,000 | Rs 1,300,000 |
| Seats | About 77,500 | 30,000 |
| Suits | Pilgrims who can stay longer and want more time in Makkah and Madinah | Working people who cannot take six weeks off |
The short package costs more because flights and accommodation are packed into fewer days.
How the Payment Worked
- Booking and first installment: pre-registered applicants selected a package on the Hajj portal or Pak Hajj App and paid 50% of the cost.
- Medical fitness certificate: before the second installment, every pilgrim had to download the medical fitness form from the portal, get it verified by a doctor and upload it.
- Second installment: the remaining 50% had to be paid by 20 October 2026 through 1LINK, a bank card or a manual bank challan generated from the portal. By the deadline day about 97,000 pilgrims had paid.
- Missed deadline: the ministry said applications of those who did not pay by 20 October would be cancelled and the amount already deposited would be refunded.
Labour Quota for Hajj 2027
Separately, the ministry opened the Hajj portal for institutions and registered companies to sponsor the Hajj of their low-income employees, industrial workers and miners under the labour quota. The company pays the dues from its own account. Applications were accepted on a first come, first served basis until 10 October 2026.
What Happens Next for Government Pilgrims
- Training: the new policy makes pilgrim training mandatory. The ministry will announce the training schedule before departures.
- Flights: the Hajj flight schedule is issued closer to Hajj. Pilgrims will see their flight details on the Pak Hajj App.
- Updates: the ministry has asked pilgrims to rely on the Pak Hajj App and the official portal for all instructions, and to ignore calls or messages asking for payments outside these channels.
Want to Go for Hajj in 2028 or Later?
Under the four-year policy, you can register once for any Hajj season up to 2030 instead of applying every year. Registering early puts you in line for future bookings. The government is also introducing a Shariah-compliant Hajj savings scheme so that people can save gradually. Details of the policy are in our Hajj Policy 2027–2030 page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the government Hajj package price for 2027?
Rs 1,200,000 for the long package (38–42 days) and Rs 1,300,000 for the short package (20–25 days).
Can I still apply for the government Hajj scheme 2027?
No. All 107,526 government seats were booked by 25 August 2026. You can check the private scheme, where seats were still available: see private Hajj packages 2027.
Is there a Hajj balloting in 2027?
No. Seats were booked on a first come, first served basis through the online portal.
What if I missed the second installment deadline?
According to the ministry, applications without the second installment by 20 October 2026 are cancelled and the deposited amount is refunded. Contact the ministry through the Pak Hajj App for your case.
Official source: Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony.
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