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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Ireland
1 Diplomatic Missions
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South Africa Embassy in Dublin, Ireland
Alexandra House, 2Nd Floor Earlsfort Centre, Earlsfort Terrace Dublin 2 Ireland
Phone: +353 1 661 5553
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Irish and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 5 days, 18 hours |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week, 2 days |
| May Day | Monday, May 04 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| June Bank Holiday | Monday, June 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Ireland?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Ireland including and Dublin.
2 - Do Irish citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Ireland (holders of regular passports) can travel to South Africa for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a South African visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Ireland?
The South African representative offices in Ireland will be closed in observance of the following Irish and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (6 days)
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Time in South Africa vs Ireland
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours ahead of Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
23:35PMMonday, April 20, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
00:35AMTuesday, April 21, 2026