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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 4 weeks |
| 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, 4 weeks |
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:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (2 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in Bangladesh vs South Africa
Dhaka, Bangladesh time is 4:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa