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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 3 hours, 1 minute |
| Pioneer Day | Friday, July 24 | 1 day, 3 hours |
| Parents' Day | Sunday, July 26 | 3 days, 3 hours |
| National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day | Monday, July 27 | 4 days, 3 hours |
| World Hepatitis Day | Tuesday, July 28 | 5 days, 3 hours |
| International Day of Friendship | Thursday, July 30 | 1 week |
| Colorado Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Coast Guard Birthday | Tuesday, August 04 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Purple Heart Day | Friday, August 07 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
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:
- Tisha B'Av (US) Thu, Jul 23, 2026 (8 hours, 2 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