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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 6 days, 18 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 |
| Unification Day | Sunday, September 06 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Unification Day | Monday, September 07 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 months, 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 2 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:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (6 days, 22 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Bulgaria
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours behind Sofia, Bulgaria