The Government of Pakistan has announced that the Hajj application deadline extended to August 18, 2025. Pilgrims now have one final chance to apply through designated banks before the quota closes.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced that the Hajj application deadline has been extended, giving aspiring pilgrims one more day to submit their forms. The extension applies exclusively to designated banks, which will accept applications on Monday, August 18, 2025, under a “first-come, first-served” policy. There won’t be any reopening of the online portal, which closed at midnight on August 16, 2025 Geo NewsAaj English TV.
Over the past 12 days, more than 110,000 applications have been received under the government’s Hajj-2026 scheme. Despite this, around 7,000 seats remain unfilled, offering hopeful pilgrims one last opportunity to secure their place Geo NewsThe News InternationalDunya News.
The government’s Hajj program is structured into two packages: a long-duration package and a short-duration one. Applicants must deposit Rs 500,000 for the long package and Rs 550,000 for the short package as part of the submission process Geo NewsThe News International.
A recent decree by the federal cabinet raised the government’s share in Pakistan’s total Hajj quota from 50% to nearly 67%. Officials believe this adjustment has enhanced public trust in the official Hajj scheme Geo News+1The News International.
Within the government’s quota, specific allocations have been made: 2,000 seats are designated for hardship cases and 1,000 seats for the labour community Geo NewsThe News InternationalMinute Mirror.
Once the quota is filled, application submissions will be halted immediately as mandated by the ministry’s spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt Geo NewsRadio PakistanMinute Mirror.
This extension is a crucial lifeline for many intending pilgrims. With the Hajj application deadline extended, anyone still planning to apply must act swiftly by visiting a designated bank on August 18, 2025—the final opportunity to participate in the government-administered Hajj scheme.
With the Hajj application deadline extended, August 18, 2025, now stands as the final opportunity for pilgrims to apply through designated banks. This extension is seen as a vital lifeline for many who were unable to apply earlier, offering one last chance to join the sacred journey under the government’s official scheme.
