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Israel Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Israel Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
428 King'S Highway Lynnwood Pretoria
Phone: +27 12 470 3500
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Israel may close on the following South African and Israeli holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 1 day, 21 hours |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 5 days, 21 hours |
| Lag BaOmer | Tuesday, May 05 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Jerusalem Day | Friday, May 15 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Shavuot Eve | Thursday, May 21 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Shavuot | Friday, May 22 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 4 weeks |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Israeli Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Israel currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Israel?
Citizens of South Africa (holders of regular passports) can travel to Israel for 3 months without having to apply or obtain a Israeli visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Israeli embassies in South Africa?
The Israeli representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Israeli holidays in 2026/2024:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (2 days, 3 hours)
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Time in Israel vs South Africa
Jerusalem, Israel time is 1:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
21:00PMFriday, April 24, 2026
Jerusalem, Israel
22:00PMFriday, April 24, 2026