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 |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 2 weeks |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Muharram/Ashura (Tentative Date) | Friday, June 26 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Rath Yatra | Thursday, July 16 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Friendship Day | Sunday, August 02 | 2 months |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 months, 1 week |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 2 months, 1 week |
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:
- Youth Day (ZA) Tue, Jun 16, 2026 (2 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in South Africa vs India
Pretoria, South Africa time is 4:30 hours behind New Delhi, India