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 |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 5 days, 17 hours |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week |
| Australia Day | Monday, January 26 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, February 09 | 1 month |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Orthodox New Year (AU) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (5 days, 23 hours)
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Time in Australia vs South Africa
Canberra, Australia time is 9:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa