South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Bangladesh
South Africa Honorary Consulate in Chittagong, Bangladesh
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Bangladeshi and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 6 days, 17 hours |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 4 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 5 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Day of Goodwill | Saturday, December 26 | 5 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Bangladesh?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Bangladesh including and Chittagong.
2 - Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Bangladeshi citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into South Africa. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of South Africa in Bangladesh for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Bangladesh?
The South African representative offices in Bangladesh will be closed in observance of the following Bangladeshi and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (6 days, 18 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Bangladesh
Pretoria, South Africa time is 4:00 hours behind Dhaka, Bangladesh