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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 0 minutes |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 16 hours, 40 minutes |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Ramadan begins | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Sunday, March 22 | 2 months, 3 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 2025/2024:
- New Year's Eve (ZA) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (0 minutes)
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Time in Saudi Arabia vs South Africa
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia time is 1:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa