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Ghana Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Ghana High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
1038 Arcadia St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
Phone: +27 12 342 5847
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Ghana may close on the following South African and Ghanaian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Founders' Day | Tuesday, August 04 | 1 month, 1 week |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months |
| Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day | Monday, September 21 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 months |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 3 months |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 4 months, 1 week |
| Farmer's Day | Friday, December 04 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 5 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Ghanaian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Ghana currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Ghana?
Citizens of South Africa (holders of regular passports) can travel to Ghana for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Ghanaian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Ghanaian embassies in South Africa?
The Ghanaian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Ghanaian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (3 weeks, 4 days)
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Time in Ghana vs South Africa
Accra, Ghana time is 2:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
12:30PMMonday, June 22, 2026
Accra, Ghana
10:30AMMonday, June 22, 2026