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South Africa Embassy in Moscow, Russia

1 Granatny Pereulok, Moscow 123001

Phone: +7 495 926 1177 Working hours: Open now (Close in 1 hours 10 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
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	1 week, 5 days
Heritage Day	Thursday, September 24	1 week, 6 days
All Saints' Day	Sunday, November 01	1 month, 3 weeks
Unity Day	Wednesday, November 04	1 month, 3 weeks
Day of Reconciliation	Wednesday, December 16	3 months
December Solstice	Monday, December 21	3 months, 1 week
Christmas Eve	Thursday, December 24	3 months, 1 week
Christmas Day	Friday, December 25	3 months, 2 weeks
Day of Goodwill	Saturday, December 26	3 months, 2 weeks
New Year's Eve	Thursday, December 31	3 months, 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:

September Equinox (RU & ZA) Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (1 week, 5 days)

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