China Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
China Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
China Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
China Consulate General in Durban, South Africa
China Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following South African and Chinese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers' Day | Thursday, September 10 | 5 days, 15 hours |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Friday, September 25 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Friday, October 02 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Saturday, October 03 | 4 weeks |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Sunday, October 04 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Monday, October 05 | 1 month |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Tuesday, October 06 | 1 month |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Wednesday, October 07 | 1 month |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
China currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for China?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into China. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of China in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in South Africa?
The Chinese representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Teachers' Day (CN) Thu, Sep 10, 2026 (5 days, 20 hours)
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Time in China vs South Africa
Beijing, China time is 6:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa