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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 hours, 6 minutes |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Children's Day | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Id el Kabir additional holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 2 weeks |
| Democracy Day | Friday, June 12 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month |
| Al-Hijra | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Ascension Day (ZA) Thu, May 14, 2026 (7 hours, 7 minutes)
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Time in Nigeria vs South Africa
Abuja, Nigeria time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa