United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
United Kingdom High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
United Kingdom Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following South African and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 day, 10 hours |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 4 days, 10 hours |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 5 days, 10 hours |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
United Kingdom currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria and Cape Town.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in South Africa?
The British representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (GB) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (1 day, 15 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs South Africa
London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa