Ethiopia Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Ethiopia Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Ethiopia may close on the following South African and Ethiopian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 0 minutes |
| International Labor Day | Friday, May 01 | 3 days, 4 hours |
| Freedom Day | Tuesday, May 05 | 1 week |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Derg Downfall Day | Thursday, May 28 | 1 month |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Ethiopian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Ethiopia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Ethiopia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Ethiopia in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Ethiopian embassies in South Africa?
The Ethiopian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Ethiopian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Ethiopia vs South Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia time is 1:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa