Finland Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Finland Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Finland Honorary Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa
Finland Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Finland may close on the following South African and Finnish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 3 months |
1. How many Finnish Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Finland currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Finland?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Finland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Finland in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Finnish embassies in South Africa?
The Finnish representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Finnish holidays in 2026/2024:
- New Year's Day (FI & ZA) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Finland vs South Africa
Helsinki, Finland time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa