Calculator · 2026
African Hajj quota waitlist estimator 2026
Estimate the years you'll wait for regular Hajj based on the 2026 Saudi quota and number of pilgrims on your country's waitlist. Get regulator details (SAHUC South Africa, NAHCON Nigeria, EIASC Ethiopia, GHC Ghana, etc) and guidance on whether to consider Special Hajj packages or Umrah alternatives. 2026 data.
Waitlist estimate
Annual quota
Registered on waitlist
Average wait years
Age when traveling
Regulator:
Alternatives:
- → Special Hajj / VIP package — 1-2 years wait, 2-3× cost
- → Umrah — no quota, you can travel this year
Estimates based on 2026 published data. Actual wait varies by province/region; check directly with your country's regulator. Special Hajj / VIP packages have shorter waits at 2-3× the cost of regular Hajj.