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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 day, 14 hours |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 6 days, 14 hours |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 3 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 1 month, 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:
- Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (ZA) Sun, Mar 15, 2026 (1 day, 21 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Burkina Faso
Pretoria, South Africa time is 2:00 hours ahead of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso