Social and Religious Affairs Commission VIII of theHouse of Representatives (DPR) and the government have agreed to set the 2026 Haj pilgrimage cost at Rp 87.4 million (US$5,300) per pilgrim, marking a reduction of about Rp2 million from last year’s rate.

The decision was finalized during a plenary session of the commission’s Working Committee on Haj on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Parliament Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta.

The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commission VIII Chair Abdul Wachid, who confirmed that the final figure was slightly lower than the government’s earlier proposal of Rp88 million.

“We hereby decide that the total Haj cost for 1447 Hijri, or 2026, is set at Rp87,409,366. This represents a reduction of about Rp 1 million from the government’s proposal and Rp 2 million from last year’s figure,” Abdul said during the meeting.

Costs breakdown

Under the new arrangement, the haj travel fee (Bipih) portion paid directly by each pilgrim will be Rp 54.92 million (around US$3,330). Meanwhile, the subsidy from the Haj Fund’s investment returns will cover the remaining Rp33.48 million (US$2,030), accounting for about 38 percent of the total.

This cost-sharing composition is intended to maintain a balance between pilgrims’ affordability and the long-term sustainability of the national Haj Fund.

Efficiency

Commission VIII Chair Marwan Dasopang cited that the decrease resulted from efficiency efforts and renegotiations with service providers in Saudi Arabia, along with better optimization of the Haj Fund’s investment returns.

“The government agreed to lower the cost by Rp 1 million, and compared to last year, the total reduction reaches Rp 2 million,” Marwan said.

“For pilgrims, this means the direct amount they pay (Bipih) will decrease by about Rp 1 million, depending on final adjustments,” he added.

Marwan noted that the Haj cost structure is designed to reflect both financial prudence and service improvement.

The final decision was followed by a hearing with the government to formalize the figures and ensure alignment with the Ministry of Religious Affairs and other relevant agencies.

The House emphasized that the cost reduction should not compromise the quality of services for Indonesian pilgrims, and that transparent use of Haj Fund remains a top priority.