South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Ethiopia
South Africa Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Ethiopian and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 12 hours, 55 minutes |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Epiphany / Timkat | Monday, January 19 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Adwa Victory Day | Monday, March 02 | 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 |
| 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 Ethiopia?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Ethiopia including and Addis Ababa.
2 - Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Ethiopian 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 Ethiopia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Ethiopia?
The South African representative offices in Ethiopia will be closed in observance of the following Ethiopian and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ethiopian Christmas Day (ET) Wed, Jan 07, 2026 (16 hours, 56 minutes)
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Time in South Africa vs Ethiopia
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours behind Addis Ababa, Ethiopia