Canada Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Canada High Commission in Johannesburg, South Africa
Canada High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
Canada Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Canada may close on the following South African and Canadian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 5 days, 9 hours |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week |
| Groundhog Day | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| National Flag of Canada Day | Sunday, February 15 | 1 month |
| Family Day | Monday, February 16 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
1. How many Canadian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Canada currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Canada?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Canada. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Canada in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Canadian embassies in South Africa?
The Canadian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Canadian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Orthodox New Year (CA) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (5 days, 14 hours)
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Time in Canada vs South Africa
Ottawa, Canada time is 8:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa