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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 months |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months |
| Family Day | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 3 months |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
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:
- Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (ZA) Sun, Mar 15, 2026 (1 month, 2 weeks)
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Time in South Africa vs Sri Lanka
Pretoria, South Africa time is 4:30 hours behind Colombo, Sri Lanka