Saudi Arabia Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Saudi Arabia Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Saudi Arabia may close on the following South African and Saudi Arabian holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday, December 16 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month |
| Day of Goodwill | Friday, December 26 | 1 month |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 1 month, 1 week |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Ramadan begins | Wednesday, February 18 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 4 months |
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 2025/2024:
- Day of Reconciliation (ZA) Tue, Dec 16, 2025 (3 weeks, 5 days)
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Time in Saudi Arabia vs South Africa
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia time is 1:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa