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 |
|---|---|---|
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 3 days, 3 hours |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Franco-German Day | Thursday, January 22 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Remembrance Day for the Victims of National Socialism | Tuesday, January 27 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| European Privacy Day | Wednesday, January 28 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Children's Hospice Day | Tuesday, February 10 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Shrove Monday | Monday, February 16 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 2 months |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 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:
- Epiphany (DE) Tue, Jan 06, 2026 (3 days, 8 hours)
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Time in Germany vs South Africa
Berlin, Germany time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa