South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
South Africa Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
South Africa Honorary Consulate in Varna, Bulgaria
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Bulgarian and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime | Sunday, February 01 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Baba Marta | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Liberation Day | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
South Africa currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Bulgaria including Sofia and Varna.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Bulgarian 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 Bulgaria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Bulgaria?
The South African representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Isra and Mi'raj (ZA) Fri, Jan 16, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in South Africa vs Bulgaria
Pretoria, South Africa time is is same date and time Sofia, Bulgaria