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 |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Friday, July 03 | 5 hours, 59 minutes |
| Independence Day | Saturday, July 04 | 1 day, 5 hours |
| World Population Day | Saturday, July 11 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Nathan Bedford Forrest Day | Monday, July 13 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Bastille Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| World Youth Skills Day | Wednesday, July 15 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Pioneer Day | Friday, July 24 | 3 weeks |
| Parents' Day | Sunday, July 26 | 3 weeks, 2 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:
- Independence Day (US) Fri, Jul 03, 2026 (11 hours)
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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