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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 3 days, 6 hours |
| St. Patrick's Day | Monday, March 16 | 4 days, 6 hours |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 5 days, 6 hours |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Palm Sunday | Sunday, March 29 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, April 02 | 3 weeks |
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:
- Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (CA & ZA) Sun, Mar 15, 2026 (3 days, 11 hours)
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Time in Canada vs South Africa
Ottawa, Canada time is 7:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa