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 |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Festival Eve | Monday, February 16 | 3 days, 9 hours |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 4 days, 9 hours |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Wednesday, February 18 | 5 days, 9 hours |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Thursday, February 19 | 6 days, 9 hours |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Friday, February 20 | 1 week |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Saturday, February 21 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Sunday, February 22 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Lantern Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Arbor Day | Thursday, March 12 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month |
| Zhonghe Festival | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Spring Festival Eve (CN) Mon, Feb 16, 2026 (3 days, 14 hours)
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Time in China vs South Africa
Beijing, China time is 6:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa