United States Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
United States Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
United States Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
United States Consulate General in Durban, South Africa
United States Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following South African and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| World Meteorological Day | Monday, March 23 | 0 minutes |
| International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims | Tuesday, March 24 | 13 hours, 42 minutes |
| Maryland Day | Wednesday, March 25 | 1 day, 13 hours |
| Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day | Thursday, March 26 | 2 days, 13 hours |
| Earth Hour | Saturday, March 28 | 4 days, 13 hours |
| Palm Sunday | Sunday, March 29 | 5 days, 13 hours |
| Seward's Day | Monday, March 30 | 6 days, 13 hours |
| César Chávez Day | Tuesday, March 31 | 1 week |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
United States currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for United States?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in South Africa?
The U.S. representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- World Meteorological Day (US) Mon, Mar 23, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs South Africa
Washington D.C., United States time is 8:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa