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 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Australia may close on the following South African and Australian holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Wednesday, November 26 | 5 days, 19 hours |
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 30 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Monday, December 08 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Monday, December 15 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday, December 16 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 22 | 1 month |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month |
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 2025/2024:
- Thanksgiving Day (AU) Wed, Nov 26, 2025 (6 days)
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Time in Australia vs South Africa
Canberra, Australia time is 9:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa