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 |
|---|---|---|
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 1 week, 2 days |
| All Saints | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Proclamation of Independence Day | Friday, December 11 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 3 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 3 months, 1 week |
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:
- September Equinox (BF & ZA) Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in Burkina Faso vs South Africa
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso time is 2:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa