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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 1 week |
| Walpurgis Night | Thursday, April 30 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Pentecost Eve | Saturday, May 23 | 1 month |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 31 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (1 week)
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Time in Sweden vs South Africa
Stockholm, Sweden time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa