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Cuba Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Cuba Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
45 Mackenzie St, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0011, South Africa
Phone: +27 21 346 2215
Working hours: Open now (Close in 8 hours 23 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Cuba may close on the following South African and Cuban holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Revolution Anniversary | Saturday, July 25 | 1 month |
| Day of the Rebellion | Sunday, July 26 | 1 month |
| Revolution Anniversary Celebration | Monday, July 27 | 1 month |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months |
| September Equinox | Tuesday, September 22 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Beginning of the War of Independence | Saturday, October 10 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 4 months, 1 week |
1. How many Cuban Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Cuba currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Cuba?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Cuba. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Cuba in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Cuban embassies in South Africa?
The Cuban representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Cuban holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (3 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in Cuba vs South Africa
Havana, Cuba time is 6:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
08:37AMWednesday, June 24, 2026
Havana, Cuba
02:37AMWednesday, June 24, 2026