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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 5 days, 11 hours |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Remembrance Day | Monday, May 04 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Liberation Day | Tuesday, May 05 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 1 month |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
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:
- Freedom Day (ZA & NL) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (5 days, 16 hours)
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Time in Netherlands vs South Africa
Amsterdam, Netherlands time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa