Pakistan extends deadline for second installment under government Hajj scheme 2026

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has extended the deadline by three days for applicants of the Government Hajj Scheme 2026 to submit their second and final installment of Hajj dues.

According to a clarification issued by the Ministry, applicants can now complete their payments until 19 November following the extension.

A spokesperson for the Ministry stated that the decision has been made to facilitate intending pilgrims.

He further added that applications of those who fail to deposit their dues by 19 November will be cancelled.

Therefore, applicants are advised to consider this as the final opportunity to complete their payments.

Pakistan has been allocated a quota of 179,210 pilgrims for Hajj 2026.

Of these, around 118,000 seats have been allocated to the government scheme and the rest to private tour operators.