Saudi Arabia Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Saudi Arabia Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Saudi Arabia may close on the following South African and Saudi Arabian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Saudi National Day | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 5 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Saudi Arabian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Saudi Arabia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Saudi Arabia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Saudi Arabia in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Saudi Arabian embassies in South Africa?
The Saudi Arabian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Saudi Arabian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (2 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in Saudi Arabia vs South Africa
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia time is 1:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa