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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 4 months, 1 week |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 5 months, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 5 months, 4 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 6 months |
| Day of Goodwill | Saturday, December 26 | 6 months |
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:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (3 weeks, 2 days)
Comments (0)
Visa Information
Time in Sri Lanka vs South Africa
Colombo, Sri Lanka time is 3:30 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa