Basically, the Islamic dates for Hajj 2026 are based on the lunar calendar. Each month in the Islamic calendar starts with the sighting of the new crescent moon (hilal). The final date of Hajj is not fixed until it arrives, but the estimated date is May 24, 2026, or May 25, 2026.
Islamic months depend on the moon. So, we did not say the exact date of any Islamic special festival like Ramadan or Hajj. We can only guess the dates that are one day before or later (sometimes even two). Each year is based on the Islamic Hijri calendar. That’s why the dates change every year in the Gregorian calendar.
Every year Ramadan or Hajj shifts back by ~10–11 days compared to the previous year. The Islamic calendar is 354 or 355 days long, but the Gregorian calendar is 365 or 366 days long, so Islamic festivals come about 10 to 11 days earlier in each year.
Hajj rituals take place from 8th to 13th Dhul-Hijjah (Islamic month). Below are the key days and what pilgrims perform on each day:
| Hajj Year (AH) | Gregorian Year (CE) | Estimated Hajj Dates (8–13 Dhul-Hijjah) |
|---|---|---|
| 1448 AH | 2027 | Mid-May 2027 (≈ May 15 – 20, 2027) |
| 1449 AH | 2028 | Early May 2028 (≈ May 3 – 8, 2028) |
| 1450 AH | 2029 | Late April 2029 (≈ April 23 – 28, 2029) |
| 1451 AH | 2030 | Mid-April 2030 (≈ April 12 – 17, 2030) |
| 1452 AH | 2031 | Early April 2031 (≈ April 1 – 6, 2031) |
| 1453 AH | 2032 | Late March 2032 (≈ March 21 – 26, 2032) |
| 1454 AH | 2033 | Mid-March 2033 (≈ March 10 – 15, 2033) |
| 1455 AH | 2034 | Early March 2034 (≈ March 1 – 6, 2034) |
| 1456 AH | 2035 | Late February 2035 (≈ February 18 – 23, 2035) |
| 1457 AH | 2036 | Early February 2036 (≈ February 7 – 12, 2036) |
For UK pilgrims, Hajj 2026 booking and registration is expected to open in February or March 2026. You can apply from Saudi Nusk or can take help from UK-based Hajj agencies. Payment deadlines are usually strict and come 7–10 days after acceptance.
Booking process: Prepare in advance, act early, and consult UK specialist agencies for help if needed.
The official Hajj quota for the United Kingdom in 2025 was 3,500 pilgrims. So the quota for 2026 is 3500 plus because the quota for every country is changed every year. So find the exact figure for the next hajj; check the official announcements on the Nusuk platform.
“The habit of being early opens the door to opportunity before it knocks.”
Early Booking There are a lot of benefits in the form of money-saving, so always try to book Hajj early. The best time for early booking is August to October, but you can book in November and January. If you miss both of these opportunities, you can book the last time for booking of Hajj between February and March. So always try to book Hajj packages for 2026; it’s an easy and stress-free process.
If you want to know how to do Hajj, read this guide.
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