Mandatory Hajj 2026 training schedule announced in Pakistan

Ministry of Religious Affairs has released the schedule for mandatory training of pilgrims intending to perform Hajj in 2026.

According to a spokesperson for the Ministry, the first phase of compulsory Hajj training for 2026 pilgrims will commence on 1 January in Islamabad.

Pilgrims are being informed of their training schedules through the mobile application Pak Hajj 2026 as well as via SMS.

The spokesperson added that detailed schedule information is also available on the Ministry of Religious Affairs’ official website. Training programmes will be held on 2 January in Abbottabad, 3 January in Ghotki, Thatta and Kotli (Azad Jammu and Kashmir).

On 4 January, training sessions will take place in Mirpur (AJK), Tando Muhammad Khan and Khairpur (Sindh).

On 5 January, Hajj training camps will be organised in Rawalakot (AJK), Badin and Naushahro Feroze.

Pilgrims from Fateh Jang, Dadu and the surrounding areas of Tharparkar (Mithi) will receive training on 6 January. Further programmes are scheduled for 7 January in Umerkot, Larkana and Haripur, and on 8 January in Mirpurkhas, Shahdadkot and Mansehra.

The one-day Hajj training programmes will continue in phases at the tehsil level across the country until February.

Pilgrims have been advised to carry their original national identity cards and the computerised receipt of their Hajj application, and to attend the one-day training programme strictly according to their allotted schedule.