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India Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
India High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
852, Francis Baard Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, South Africa
Phone: +2712 3425 393
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of India may close on the following South African and Indian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of Sharad Navratri | Sunday, October 11 | 5 hours, 51 minutes |
| First Day of Durga Puja Festivities | Saturday, October 17 | 6 days, 5 hours |
| Dussehra | Tuesday, October 20 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Thursday, October 29 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 weeks |
| Diwali/Deepavali | Sunday, November 08 | 4 weeks |
| Bhai Duj | Wednesday, November 11 | 1 month |
| Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) | Sunday, November 15 | 1 month |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur's Martyrdom Day | Tuesday, November 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 12 | 2 months |
1. How many Indian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
India currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for India?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into India. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of India in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Indian embassies in South Africa?
The Indian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Indian holidays in 2026/2024:
- First Day of Sharad Navratri (IN) Sun, Oct 11, 2026 (10 hours, 52 minutes)
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Time in India vs South Africa
New Delhi, India time is 3:30 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
13:08PMSaturday, October 10, 2026
New Delhi, India
16:38PMSaturday, October 10, 2026