South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Sri Lanka
South Africa High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Sri Lankan and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 days, 8 hours |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 2 months |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 4 months, 1 week |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Sri Lanka?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Sri Lanka including and Colombo.
2 - Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Sri Lanka?
The South African representative offices in Sri Lanka will be closed in observance of the following Sri Lankan and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ascension Day (ZA) Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 days, 10 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Sri Lanka
Pretoria, South Africa time is 4:30 hours behind Colombo, Sri Lanka