Observed Holidays 2026

 

In 2026 the Embassy will be closed on the following public holidays:

1 January

Thursday

New Year's Day (SA/PT)

3 April

Friday

Good Friday (SA/PT)

6 April

Monday

Family Day (SA)

27 April

Monday

Freedom Day (SA) 

1 May

Friday

Workers' Day (SA/PT)

10 June

Wednesday

National Day (PT)

16 June

Tuesday

Youth Day (SA)

10 August*

Monday

National Women's Day (SA)

24 September

Thursday

Heritage Day (SA)

5 October

Monday

Establishment of the Republic Day (PT)

1 December

Tuesday

Restoration of Independance Day (PT)

8 December

Tuesday

Immaculate Conception (PT)

25 December

Friday

Christmas Day (SA/PT)

* The SA Public Holidays Act (Act No. 36 of 1994) determines that whenever any

public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following it shall be a public holiday.