Mauritania Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Mauritania Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Mauritania may close on the following South African and Mauritanian holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Friday, November 28 | 1 week |
| Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday, December 16 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month |
| Day of Goodwill | Friday, December 26 | 1 month |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 1 month, 1 week |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Mauritanian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Mauritania currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Mauritania. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Mauritania in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Mauritanian embassies in South Africa?
The Mauritanian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Mauritanian holidays in 2025/2024:
- Independence Day (MR) Fri, Nov 28, 2025 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in Mauritania vs South Africa
Nouakchott, Mauritania time is 2:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa