South Africa Embassy and Consulates in India
South Africa High Commission in New Delhi, India
South Africa Honorary Consulate in Chennai, India
South Africa Consulate General in Mumbai, India
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Indian and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi | Monday, September 14 | 3 days, 6 hours |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Friday, October 02 | 3 weeks |
| First Day of Sharad Navratri | Sunday, October 11 | 1 month |
| First Day of Durga Puja Festivities | Saturday, October 17 | 1 month |
| Dussehra | Tuesday, October 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Thursday, October 29 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Diwali/Deepavali | Sunday, November 08 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in India?
South Africa currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in India including New Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai.
2 - Do Indian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Indian 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 India for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in India?
The South African representative offices in India will be closed in observance of the following Indian and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi (IN) Mon, Sep 14, 2026 (3 days, 7 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs India
Pretoria, South Africa time is 4:30 hours behind New Delhi, India