Mauritania Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Mauritania Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Mauritania may close on the following South African and Mauritanian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 1 month, 1 week |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 months |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 2 months |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 months, 2 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 2026/2024:
- Youth Day (ZA) Tue, Jun 16, 2026 (1 week, 5 days)
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Time in Mauritania vs South Africa
Nouakchott, Mauritania time is 2:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa