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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Russia

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South Africa Embassy in Moscow, Russia

1 Granatny Pereulok, Moscow 123001

Phone: +7 495 926 1177 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 29 minutes)

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
Defender of the Fatherland Day	Monday, February 23	3 days, 18 hours
Special Operations Forces Day	Friday, February 27	1 week
International Women's Day	Sunday, March 08	2 weeks, 2 days
International Women's Day	Monday, March 09	2 weeks, 3 days
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)	Sunday, March 15	3 weeks, 2 days
Eid ul Fitr	Friday, March 20	1 month
Human Rights Day	Saturday, March 21	1 month
Good Friday	Friday, April 03	1 month, 2 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:

Defender of the Fatherland Day (RU) Mon, Feb 23, 2026 (3 days, 22 hours)

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