South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Burkina Faso
South Africa Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Burkinese and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| National Day | Wednesday, August 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| All Saints | Sunday, November 01 | 4 months, 1 week |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Burkina Faso?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Burkina Faso including and Ouagadougou.
2 - Do Burkinese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Burkinese 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 Burkina Faso for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Burkina Faso?
The South African representative offices in Burkina Faso will be closed in observance of the following Burkinese and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (3 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in South Africa vs Burkina Faso
Pretoria, South Africa time is 2:00 hours ahead of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso