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South Africa Embassy in Moscow, Russia

1 Granatny Pereulok, Moscow 123001

Phone: +7 495 926 1177 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Russian and South African holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Freedom Day	Monday, April 27	5 days, 23 hours
Workers' Day	Friday, May 01	1 week, 2 days
Victory Day	Saturday, May 09	2 weeks, 3 days
Mother's Day	Sunday, May 10	2 weeks, 4 days
Victory Day	Monday, May 11	2 weeks, 5 days
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 14	3 weeks, 1 day
Pentecost	Sunday, May 24	1 month
Eid al-Adha	Wednesday, May 27	1 month
Russia Day	Friday, June 12	1 month, 3 weeks
Youth Day	Tuesday, June 16	1 month, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Russia?

South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Russia including and Moscow.

2 - Do Russian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Citizens of Russia (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 Russia?

The South African representative offices in Russia will be closed in observance of the following Russian and South African holidays in 2026/2024:

Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (6 days, 3 hours)

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