South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Sri Lanka
South Africa High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Sri Lankan and South African holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday, December 16 | 0 minutes |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 4 days, 17 hours |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Day of Goodwill | Friday, December 26 | 1 week, 2 days |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 3 months |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 3 months |
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 2025/2024:
- Day of Reconciliation (ZA) Tue, Dec 16, 2025 (0 minutes)
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Time in South Africa vs Sri Lanka
Pretoria, South Africa time is 4:30 hours behind Colombo, Sri Lanka