Hajj 2027 Kuwait preparations took a step forward this week. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have signed the agreement that sets out how Kuwait’s pilgrims will be served during Hajj 2027, the 1448 AH season. Kuwait’s Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Dr Mohammad Al-Wasmi, and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, signed the deal in Jeddah on Sunday 8 November 2026.
For families planning Hajj 2027 from Kuwait, the agreement is a signal that preparations are moving on schedule. This guide explains what it means, the dates that still matter this season, and what to check if you received a nomination through the Sahel app.
Quick answer: The new agreement covers the arrangements for Kuwait’s pilgrims for the 1448 AH Hajj season. Nominations for Kuwaiti pilgrims opened through the Sahel app in September. If you received a nomination and want to cancel, you can get a full refund up to 30 December 2026. Hajj 2027 itself is expected in mid-May 2027, with the Day of Arafah around 15 May, subject to moon sighting.
What the Hajj 2027 agreement for Kuwait covers
The two ministers signed the agreement on the sidelines of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah. According to the report carried by Kuwait News Agency, it sets out the arrangements for Kuwait’s Hajj affairs for the coming season. The aim is to finish organisational, administrative and technical preparations early so that Kuwaiti pilgrims get the best possible services.
Kuwait committed to following all Saudi regulations and instructions, and to protecting the safety of its pilgrims. Dr Al-Wasmi said Kuwait was keen to strengthen cooperation with the Kingdom and praised Saudi Arabia’s continuous efforts in serving pilgrims.
The published reports do not include details such as Kuwait’s pilgrim quota or camp locations. Authorities usually confirm those later in the season.
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Hajj 2027 Kuwait: key dates so far
| Date | What happened or happens |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2026 | Nomination of pilgrims for Hajj 1448 began through the Sahel app |
| 28 Sep to 4 Oct 2026 | Labbaik Hajj and Umrah Exhibition at Kuwait International Fair |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Deadline to pay the full package and last date to switch Hajj companies |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Kuwait and Saudi Arabia sign the 1448 AH Hajj agreement |
| 30 Dec 2026 | Last day to cancel with a full refund |
| Around 15 May 2027 | Expected Day of Arafah, subject to moon sighting |
The nomination and payment dates come from the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announcement reported by Al Anba.
How Hajj nominations work in Kuwait
Kuwait uses a central registration and lottery system through the government’s Sahel app. In the last cycle, applicants had to be Kuwaiti citizens who had not performed Hajj before, in groups of up to five relatives. Women could add one mahram who had already performed Hajj, and one resident relative could join a group.
When a nomination arrives on Sahel, the nominee has three days to register with a licensed Hajj company and pay the deposit set by the Supreme Committee for Hajj and Umrah. Without that deposit, the company cannot complete the registration, and the ministry cancels the nomination if the deadline passes. First-time nominees can postpone once through Sahel. However, anyone who postponed in the 1447 season cannot postpone again, and a postponement covers the whole group.
Documents and passport rules for Hajj 2027
- A personal photo and a passport copy uploaded through Sahel
- Your civil ID through the Kuwait Mobile ID (Hawyti) app
- The deposit set for each pilgrim in the group
- A passport valid for at least six months from the departure date, and valid until December 2027
The passport rule is the one most likely to catch people out. If your passport expires anywhere near the end of 2027, renew it early.
Refunds and cancellations
The ministry’s rules are generous if you plan ahead. Cancel on or before 30 December 2026 and you get back everything you paid for the package, with no deductions. Cancel after that date and you still receive a full refund, but only once someone from the reserve list takes your seat and completes their registration.
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Pro Tip: Check your Hajj company’s package details through the Sahel app’s Hajj campaign enquiry service before the 30 December refund deadline. It is the last date to change your mind without any risk to your money.
Our Take
Signing the agreement in November, six months before Hajj, is good news for Kuwaiti pilgrims. It gives the ministry and Hajj companies time to lock in services well before the season. For families with a nomination, the dates that matter now are practical ones: a passport valid until December 2027 and the 30 December refund deadline.
FAQs
When did Kuwait and Saudi Arabia sign the Hajj 2027 agreement?
On Sunday 8 November 2026 in Jeddah, between Kuwait’s Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah.
When is Hajj 2027?
Hajj 2027 is expected in mid-May 2027, with the Day of Arafah around 15 May, subject to moon sighting.
How do Kuwaitis register for Hajj?
Through the Sahel app, using the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs’ Hajj services and a central lottery system.
Can I get a refund if I cancel my Hajj 2027 booking?
Yes. Cancelling on or before 30 December 2026 gives a full refund. After that, you receive a full refund once a reserve pilgrim fills your seat.
What passport validity do I need for Hajj 2027?
At least six months from your departure date, and valid until December 2027.
