The National Office for Hajj and Umrah in Algeria has announced that the payment process for Hajj costs for the 1448H/2027 season will commence on October 1, 2026, and continue until October 29, 2026. The cost of Hajj for this season is set at 820,000 Algerian dinars (82 million centimes). The office has informed all citizens concerned with performing the Hajj that they can proceed with the payment through various channels.
According to the National Office for Hajj and Umrah, payments can be made electronically through the Algerian Hajj portal using a CIB bank card or Edahabia gold card. Alternatively, payments can be made electronically at branches of the Bank of Algeria using a CIB bank card or Edahabia gold card through electronic payment devices (TPE). Citizens can also make payments via a bank or postal check, or in cash at the counters of the Bank of Algeria.
The National Office for Hajj and Umrah has urged all concerned citizens to ensure that they complete the payment process within the specified period and finalize the remaining administrative procedures related to performing the Hajj within the required deadlines. The office has also invited citizens to follow its official website and social media pages for more information and updates on the Hajj season.
In a separate development, the Algerian People's National Army (APNA) has announced that it has arrested four individuals who were providing support to terrorist groups over the past week. The APNA's efforts to combat terrorism and maintain national security continue, with the army's General Staff regularly holding meetings to review operations and strategies.
On October 30, 2026, General Saïd Chanegriha, Chief of Staff of the Algerian People's National Army, chaired a working meeting with officials from the Social Affairs Directorate of the Ministry of National Defense. The meeting reviewed various social and welfare programs for army personnel and their families.
In other news, the National Agency for the Promotion of Traditional Industry and Handicrafts (ANGH) has reported that nearly 780 handicraft products have been submitted for the National Prize for Traditional Industry and Handicrafts. The ANGH is responsible for promoting and supporting traditional industries and handicrafts in Algeria.
Meanwhile, the Algerian traffic police reported that seven people were killed and 238 others injured in 24 road accidents across the country in the past 24 hours. The traffic police have urged road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to minimize the risk of accidents.
Key points
- The Hajj cost payment process for the 1448H/2027 season will start on October 1, 2026, and continue until October 29, 2026.
- The cost of Hajj for the 1448H/2027 season is set at 820,000 Algerian dinars (82 million centimes).
- Payments can be made through various channels, including electronic payment, bank or postal check, or in cash at the counters of the Bank of Algeria.
