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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

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South Africa High Commission in London, United Kingdom

South Africa House 9 Duncannon Street Trafalgar Square London Wc2N 5Dp United Kingdom

Phone: +44 20 7451 7299 Working hours: Close now (Open in 1 hours 40 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following British and South African holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Yom HaAtzmaut	Wednesday, April 22	1 day, 10 hours
St. George's Day	Thursday, April 23	2 days, 10 hours
Freedom Day	Monday, April 27	6 days, 10 hours
Workers' Day	Friday, May 01	1 week, 3 days
Early May Bank Holiday	Monday, May 04	1 week, 6 days
Lag B'Omer	Tuesday, May 05	2 weeks
Mother's Day	Sunday, May 10	2 weeks, 5 days
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 14	3 weeks, 2 days
Shavuot	Friday, May 22	1 month

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?

South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in United Kingdom including and London.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Citizens of United Kingdom (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 Kingdom?

The South African representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and South African holidays in 2026/2024:

Yom HaAtzmaut (GB & GB) Wed, Apr 22, 2026 (1 day, 16 hours)

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Time in South Africa vs United Kingdom

Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom 07:20^AMMonday, April 20, 2026

Pretoria, South Africa 08:20^AMMonday, April 20, 2026