Burkina Faso Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Burkina Faso Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Burkina Faso may close on the following South African and Burkinese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 2 weeks |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| National Day | Wednesday, August 05 | 2 months |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 months, 1 week |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Burkinese Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Burkina Faso currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Burkina Faso. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Burkina Faso in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Burkinese embassies in South Africa?
The Burkinese representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Burkinese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Youth Day (ZA) Tue, Jun 16, 2026 (2 weeks)
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Time in Burkina Faso vs South Africa
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso time is 2:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa