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 |
|---|---|---|
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Day of Goodwill | Saturday, December 26 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Wednesday, January 06 | 4 months |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Friday, March 05 | 6 months |
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:
- September Equinox (ZA) Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (3 weeks)
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Time in Azerbaijan vs South Africa
Baku, Azerbaijan time is 2:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa