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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Family Day | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 3 months |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 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:
- Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (ZA) Sun, Mar 15, 2026 (1 month, 3 weeks)
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Time in Azerbaijan vs South Africa
Baku, Azerbaijan time is 2:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa