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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Zambia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
South Africa High Commission in Lusaka, Zambia
26D Cheetah Road Kabulonga Lusaka Zambia
Phone: +260 1 26 0999
Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 55 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Zambian and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week, 2 days |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 2 months |
| International Women's Day | Monday, March 09 | 2 months |
| Youth Day | Thursday, March 12 | 2 months |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Zambia?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Zambia including and Lusaka.
2 - Do Zambian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Zambia (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 Zambia?
The South African representative offices in Zambia will be closed in observance of the following Zambian and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Isra and Mi'raj (ZA) Fri, Jan 16, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in South Africa vs Zambia
Pretoria, South Africa time is is same date and time Lusaka, Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
06:05AMTuesday, January 06, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
06:05AMTuesday, January 06, 2026