Oman opens Hajj 2026 registration from September 23: What pilgrims need to know

Pilgrims preparing for Hajj — Oman opens registration for Hajj 2026 starting September 23.

Oman’s Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs has officially announced that registration for Hajj 2026 (1447 AH) will begin September 23, 2025, and continue until October 8, 2025. While registration is the first step for pilgrims, the ministry has highlighted that signing up does not guarantee a spot for the pilgrimage, as final allocations will follow Saudi Arabia’s quota for Oman.

Who Can Apply and How

Eligible applicants include Omani citizens and residents over 18 years of age. Registrations must be submitted online through the official Hajj portal at www.hajj.om. Applicants can use:

• Their Civil Number
• Personal ID Card
• Mobile number (if linked to Oman’s national authentication system)

Transparent and Strict Selection Process

The ministry emphasized that the Hajj registration process will be conducted with full transparency, ensuring a fair chance for all eligible applicants. Pilgrims will be automatically selected according to Oman’s quota assigned by Saudi authorities.

The notification schedule for successful applicants is as follows:

First allocation: October 14 – October 30, 2025

Second allocation: November 2 – November 6, 2025

Third allocation: November 9 – November 11, 2025

Applicants who register after the deadline or outside the official portal will not be considered unless a formal exception is announced by the ministry. Providing false or inaccurate information can result in disqualification, and the slot will be reassigned to the next eligible applicant. Slots are non-transferable; if a pilgrim declines, the system automatically reallocates it.

Key Guidelines for Pilgrims

• Hajj companies are strictly prohibited from interfering in the registration process to maintain fairness.
• Registration is only the first step; final confirmation depends on verification by Saudi authorities and quota availability.
• The ministry will release the full Hajj 2026 timeline by September 15, 2025, covering all phases, including deadlines for pilgrims traveling by air or land.