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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Our Lady of Sorrows | Thursday, August 20 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Our Lady of Graces | Saturday, August 22 | 1 month |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month |
| Faro Day | Monday, September 07 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Birth of Bocage | Tuesday, September 15 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| St. Matthew's Day | Monday, September 21 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months |
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:
- National Women's Day (ZA) Sun, Aug 09, 2026 (2 weeks, 4 days)
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Time in Portugal vs South Africa
Lisbon, Portugal time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa