Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Switzerland Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Switzerland Consulate in Durban, South Africa
Switzerland Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following South African and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 01 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 month |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 2 months |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 2 months |
| Knabenschiessen | Sunday, September 13 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Knabenschiessen | Monday, September 14 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Swiss Federal Fast | Sunday, September 20 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Federal Fast Monday | Monday, September 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Switzerland currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Switzerland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Switzerland in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in South Africa?
The Swiss representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (1 week, 6 days)
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Time in Switzerland vs South Africa
Bern, Switzerland time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa