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 |
|---|---|---|
| September Equinox | Tuesday, September 22 | 1 week, 1 day |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Day of cultural diversity | Monday, October 12 | 4 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 3 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 3 months, 1 week |
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:
- September Equinox (UY) Tue, Sep 22, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in South Africa vs Uruguay
Pretoria, South Africa time is 5:00 hours ahead of Montevideo, Uruguay