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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 11 hours, 14 minutes |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 5 days, 11 hours |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 6 days, 11 hours |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 3 weeks |
| Family Day | Monday, April 06 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 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:
- Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (ZA) Sun, Mar 15, 2026 (16 hours, 15 minutes)
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Time in Mauritania vs South Africa
Nouakchott, Mauritania time is 2:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa