Australia Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Australia Embassy in Johannesburg, South Africa
Australia High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Australia may close on the following South African and Australian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Recreation Day | Monday, November 02 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Melbourne Cup Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Thanksgiving Day | Wednesday, November 25 | 1 month |
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 29 | 1 month |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 12 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Australian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Australia currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Johannesburg and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Australia?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Australia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Australia in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Australian embassies in South Africa?
The Australian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Australian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Halloween (AU) Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (1 week)
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Time in Australia vs South Africa
Canberra, Australia time is 9:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa