Nigeria Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Nigeria High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
Nigeria Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Nigeria may close on the following South African and Nigerian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 3 days, 10 hours |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Id el Maulud | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 5 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months |
1. How many Nigerian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Nigeria currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria and Johannesburg.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Nigeria. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Nigeria in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Nigerian embassies in South Africa?
The Nigerian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Nigerian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (3 days, 15 hours)
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Time in Nigeria vs South Africa
Abuja, Nigeria time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa