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Zambia Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Zambia High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
570 Ziervogel St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007, South Africa
Phone: +27 12 326 1854
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Zambia may close on the following South African and Zambian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Heroes' Day | Monday, July 06 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Unity Day | Tuesday, July 07 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Farmers' Day | Monday, August 03 | 1 month |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month, 1 week |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Prayer Day | Sunday, October 18 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Independence Day | Saturday, October 24 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Zambian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Zambia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Zambia?
Citizens of South Africa (holders of regular passports) can travel to Zambia for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Zambian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Zambian embassies in South Africa?
The Zambian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Zambian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Heroes' Day (ZM) Mon, Jul 06, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in Zambia vs South Africa
Lusaka, Zambia time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
08:23AMSaturday, June 27, 2026
Lusaka, Zambia
08:23AMSaturday, June 27, 2026