South Africa Embassy and Consulates in United Arab Emirates
South Africa Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
South Africa Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following UAE and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 4 months, 1 week |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 5 months, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 5 months, 4 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 6 months |
| Day of Goodwill | Saturday, December 26 | 6 months |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in United Arab Emirates?
South Africa currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United Arab Emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
2 - Do UAE citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of United Arab Emirates (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 United Arab Emirates?
The South African representative offices in United Arab Emirates will be closed in observance of the following UAE and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (3 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in South Africa vs United Arab Emirates
Pretoria, South Africa time is 2:00 hours behind Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates