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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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prayer Day | Sunday, October 18 | 2 weeks |
| Independence Day | Saturday, October 24 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 4 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 2 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Day of Goodwill | Saturday, December 26 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| New Year | Friday, January 01 | 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:
- Prayer Day (ZM) Sun, Oct 18, 2026 (2 weeks)
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Time in South Africa vs Zambia
Pretoria, South Africa time is is same date and time Lusaka, Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
01:49AMSaturday, October 03, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
01:49AMSaturday, October 03, 2026