South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Uruguay
South Africa Embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Uruguayan and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 4 days, 5 hours |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 weeks |
| Battle of Las Piedras | Monday, May 18 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| José Artigas' Birthday Memorial | Friday, June 19 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Uruguay?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Uruguay including and Montevideo.
2 - Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Uruguayan 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 Uruguay for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Uruguay?
The South African representative offices in Uruguay will be closed in observance of the following Uruguayan and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (4 days, 15 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Uruguay
Pretoria, South Africa time is 5:00 hours ahead of Montevideo, Uruguay