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 |
|---|---|---|
| First day of Passover | Thursday, April 02 | 1 day, 1 hour |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 days, 1 hour |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 3 days, 1 hour |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 4 days, 1 hour |
| Self Determination Day | Monday, April 06 | 5 days, 1 hour |
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:
- First day of Passover (AU & AU) Thu, Apr 02, 2026 (1 day, 6 hours)
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Time in Australia vs South Africa
Canberra, Australia time is 9:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa