Germany Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Germany Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Germany Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa
Germany Honorary Consulate in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Germany Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Germany may close on the following South African and German holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Car-free Sunday | Sunday, June 21 | 1 day, 11 hours |
| Architecture Day | Saturday, June 27 | 1 week |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 4 weeks |
| Peace Festival in Augsburg | Saturday, August 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months |
| World Peace Day | Tuesday, September 01 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many German Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Germany currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Germany?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Germany. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Germany in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of German embassies in South Africa?
The German representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and German holidays in 2026/2024:
- Car-free Sunday (DE & ZA) Sun, Jun 21, 2026 (1 day, 16 hours)
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Time in Germany vs South Africa
Berlin, Germany time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa