New Zealand Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
New Zealand Embassy in Cape Town, South Africa
New Zealand High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of New Zealand may close on the following South African and New Zealand holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| ANZAC Day | Monday, April 27 | 15 hours, 12 minutes |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 4 days, 15 hours |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday, June 01 | 1 month |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many New Zealand Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
New Zealand currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Cape Town and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into New Zealand. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of New Zealand in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of New Zealand embassies in South Africa?
The New Zealand representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and New Zealand holidays in 2026/2024:
- ANZAC Day (NZ & ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (20 hours, 13 minutes)
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Time in New Zealand vs South Africa
Wellington, New Zealand time is 10:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa