Portugal Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Portugal Embassy in Cape Town, South Africa
Portugal Embassy in Durban, South Africa
Portugal Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Portugal may close on the following South African and Portuguese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 0 minutes |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 weeks |
| Family Day | Monday, April 06 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Liberty Day | Saturday, April 25 | 1 month |
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 1 month |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
1. How many Portuguese Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Portugal currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Portugal?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Portugal. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Portugal in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Portuguese embassies in South Africa?
The Portuguese representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Portuguese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Human Rights Day (ZA) Sat, Mar 21, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Portugal vs South Africa
Lisbon, Portugal time is 2:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa