Sri Lanka Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Sri Lanka High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
Sri Lanka Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Sri Lanka may close on the following South African and Sri Lankan holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 0 minutes |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 13 hours, 3 minutes |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 day, 13 hours |
| Family Day | Monday, April 06 | 2 days, 13 hours |
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 1 month |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Sri Lankan Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Sri Lanka currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria and Cape Town.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Sri Lanka. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Sri Lanka in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Sri Lankan embassies in South Africa?
The Sri Lankan representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Sri Lankan holidays in 2026/2024:
- Good Friday (ZA) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Sri Lanka vs South Africa
Colombo, Sri Lanka time is 3:30 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa