Greece Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Greece Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Greece Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa
Greece Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa
Greece Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Greece may close on the following South African and Greek holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| The Restoration of Democracy | Friday, July 24 | 2 days, 13 hours |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Saturday, August 15 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months |
| The Ochi day | Wednesday, October 28 | 3 months |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Polytechneio | Tuesday, November 17 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Armed Forces Day | Saturday, November 21 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
1. How many Greek Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Greece currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Greece?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Greece. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Greece in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Greek embassies in South Africa?
The Greek representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Greek holidays in 2026/2024:
- The Restoration of Democracy (GR) Fri, Jul 24, 2026 (2 days, 18 hours)
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Time in Greece vs South Africa
Athens, Greece time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa