United Arab Emirates Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
United Arab Emirates Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of United Arab Emirates may close on the following South African and UAE holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday, December 16 | 5 days, 11 hours |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 2 weeks |
| Day of Goodwill | Friday, December 26 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 3 weeks |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 month |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 3 months |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 3 months, 1 week |
1. How many UAE Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
United Arab Emirates currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Arab Emirates. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Arab Emirates in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of UAE embassies in South Africa?
The UAE representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and UAE holidays in 2025/2024:
- Day of Reconciliation (ZA) Tue, Dec 16, 2025 (5 days, 16 hours)
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Time in United Arab Emirates vs South Africa
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates time is 2:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa