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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Uganda
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
South Africa High Commission in Kampala, Uganda
15A Nakasero Road Kampala Uganda
Phone: + 256 41 770 2100
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Ugandan and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 6 days, 18 hours |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 4 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Tuesday, September 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Independence Day | Friday, October 09 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 5 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months, 1 week |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Uganda?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Uganda including and Kampala.
2 - Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Ugandan 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 Uganda for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Uganda?
The South African representative offices in Uganda will be closed in observance of the following Ugandan and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (6 days, 22 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Uganda
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours behind Kampala, Uganda
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