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Japan Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Japan Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
259 Baines St, Cnr Frans Oerder St,
Phone: +27 12 452 1500
Working hours: Close now
Japan Consular office in Cape Town, South Africa
21St Floor Office, The Towers, 2 Heerengracht Cnr, Hertzog Blvd, Cape Town 8001
Phone: +27 21 425 1695
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following South African and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 0 minutes |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Monday, September 21 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Bridge Public holiday | Tuesday, September 22 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 4 weeks |
| Sports Day | Monday, October 12 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 months |
| Culture Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| 7-5-3 Day | Sunday, November 15 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Monday, November 23 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Japan currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria and Cape Town.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Japan?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Japan. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Japan in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in South Africa?
The Japanese representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (ZA) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (4 hours, 51 minutes)
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Time in Japan vs South Africa
Tokyo, Japan time is 7:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
19:09PMTuesday, August 25, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
02:09AMWednesday, August 26, 2026