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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 4 weeks |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Pentecost Monday | Monday, May 25 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Corpus Christi | Thursday, June 04 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 2 months |
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:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)
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Time in Switzerland vs South Africa
Bern, Switzerland time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa