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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 5 days, 6 hours |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Derg Downfall Day | Thursday, May 28 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 4 weeks |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 2 months, 3 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:
- Pentecost (ZA) Sun, May 24, 2026 (5 days, 11 hours)
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Time in Ethiopia vs South Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia time is 1:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa