Azerbaijan Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Azerbaijan Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Azerbaijan may close on the following South African and Azerbaijani holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 2 weeks |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 2 months |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 2 months |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 3 months |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Azerbaijani Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Azerbaijan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Azerbaijan. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Azerbaijan in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Azerbaijani embassies in South Africa?
The Azerbaijani representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Azerbaijani holidays in 2026/2024:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (2 weeks)
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Time in Azerbaijan vs South Africa
Baku, Azerbaijan time is 2:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa