Regarding Potential Hajj Costs for 2027: President Only Nodded

Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, has briefed President Prabowo Subianto on the potential for Hajj pilgrimage costs to rise in 2027. The President acknowledged the information with a nod but has not yet issued a formal response, according to Yusuf.

Despite the potential increase, Yusuf stated that President Prabowo remains committed to ensuring the Hajj costs do not become an undue financial burden for pilgrims. This commitment comes amid projections of rising expenses, including a weaker rupiah against the US dollar and increased flight prices. The government is actively exploring measures to mitigate these cost hikes.

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He just nodded, he hasn't given a response yet.

During a working meeting on July 7, 2026, the government proposed an increase in the Hajj operational cost (BPIH) to Rp 107.3 million per pilgrim. This represents an increase of approximately Rp 19.9 million compared to the Rp 87.4 million BPIH for 2026. The proposed figure was calculated using an exchange rate of Rp 17,500 per US dollar and Rp 4,666 per Saudi Riyal, aiming for efficiency and service quality.

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Whatever happens, we will try not to burden the pilgrims.

Yusuf detailed that the proposed 2027 BPIH allocation would split costs: 56.7% for expenses in Saudi Arabia (Rp 60,891,068) and 43.27% for domestic expenses (Rp 46,449,103), including average flight costs per pilgrim. The potential increase is attributed to the rupiah's weak exchange rate and rising costs for health programs, accommodation, and visa financing for pilgrims who cancel or are replaced.

To ease the financial strain on pilgrims, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has proposed a 60:40 scheme. Under this proposal, 60% of the costs would be covered by the Hajj Financial Management Agency's (BPKH) benefit funds, with the remaining 40% to be borne by the pilgrims.

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This proposal is submitted to alleviate the financial burden on pilgrims amid projected increases.