Sweden Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Sweden Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Sweden Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa
Sweden Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa
Sweden Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Sweden may close on the following South African and Swedish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 1 week, 1 day |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 month |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| All Saints' Eve | Friday, October 30 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Saturday, October 31 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, November 08 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
1. How many Swedish Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Sweden currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Sweden?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Sweden. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Sweden in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swedish embassies in South Africa?
The Swedish representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Swedish holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in Sweden vs South Africa
Stockholm, Sweden time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa