Why May 15 is Teacher's Day in Mexico and Other Countries

Teacher's Day: A Mexican Tradition and Global Variations Mexico celebrates Teacher's Day on May 15th, a date established in 1918 by President Venustiano Carranza. This date holds dual significance, coinciding with the feast day of San Juan Bautista de La Salle, patron saint of educators. The video explains that this dual significance gave the celebration added symbolic weight. However, the celebration of educators isn't uniform across the globe. In Colombia, Teacher's Day also falls on May 15th, for the same religious reason. In contrast, Argentina marks the day on September 11th, honoring Domingo Faustino Sarmiento. Chile celebrates on October 16th, while many European countries observe it on October 5th, a date set by UNESCO as World Teachers' Day. "Today, more than ever, it's time to value teachers, not just with applause, but also with better conditions, respect, and opportunities," states the video's narrator, emphasizing the importance of supporting educators. This sentiment underscores the global recognition of teachers' crucial role in societal development.