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 |
|---|---|---|
| Leiria Day | Friday, May 22 | 19 hours, 43 minutes |
| Portalegre Day | Saturday, May 23 | 1 day, 19 hours |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 2 days, 19 hours |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 5 days, 19 hours |
| Corpus Christi | Thursday, June 04 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Portugal Day | Wednesday, June 10 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| St. Anthony's Day | Saturday, June 13 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
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:
- Leiria Day (PT) Fri, May 22, 2026 (1 day)
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Time in Portugal vs South Africa
Lisbon, Portugal time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa