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 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Nigeria may close on the following South African and Nigerian holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 3 days, 15 hours |
| Sambisa Memorial Day | Monday, December 22 | 4 days, 15 hours |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 6 days, 15 hours |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 week, 1 day |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 1 week, 6 days |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks |
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 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (NG & ZA) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (3 days, 20 hours)
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Time in Nigeria vs South Africa
Abuja, Nigeria time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa