Overview

• Latin American media and families are gearing up to honor elders on July 26, sharing messages and tributes across the region.
• Mexico’s PENSIONISSSTE-formalized National Grandparents Day remains set for August 28, underscoring a separate domestic tradition.
• The celebration traces back to the Catholic commemoration of Saints Joaquín and Ana, revered as the grandparents of Jesus.
• Countries such as Argentina mark additional dates for grandmothers on the second Sunday of November and grandfathers on the second Sunday of August.
• Grandparents today act as emotional pillars and childcare supporters, with INEGI reporting over 25 million Mexicans aged 53 or older.