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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival / Shrove Monday | Monday, February 16 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, April 02 | 2 months |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 months |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months |
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:
- Carnival / Shrove Monday (UY) Mon, Feb 16, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in South Africa vs Uruguay
Pretoria, South Africa time is 5:00 hours ahead of Montevideo, Uruguay