Bangladesh Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Bangladesh High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Bangladesh may close on the following South African and Bangladeshi holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 1 month |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month |
| Family Day | Monday, April 06 | 1 month |
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Bangladeshi Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Bangladesh currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Bangladesh. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Bangladesh in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Bangladeshi embassies in South Africa?
The Bangladeshi representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Bangladeshi holidays in 2026/2024:
- Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (ZA) Sun, Mar 15, 2026 (1 week, 6 days)
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Time in Bangladesh vs South Africa
Dhaka, Bangladesh time is 4:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa