Netherlands Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Netherlands Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Netherlands Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Netherlands may close on the following South African and Dutch holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 5 days, 15 hours |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 1 month |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 months, 1 week |
| St Nicholas' Eve/Sinterklaas | Saturday, December 05 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| St Nicholas' Day | Sunday, December 06 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 4 months |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 4 months |
1. How many Dutch Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Netherlands currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria and Cape Town.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Netherlands?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Netherlands. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Netherlands in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Dutch embassies in South Africa?
The Dutch representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Dutch holidays in 2026/2024:
- Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (ZA) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (5 days, 20 hours)
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Time in Netherlands vs South Africa
Amsterdam, Netherlands time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa