Overview

• Mexico’s official National Grandparents Day was established by PENSIONISSSTE in 1983 and is observed each August 28.
• International Grandparents Day, celebrated on July 26, originated in 1998 through Mensajeros de la Paz to honor Saints Joachim and Anne.
• This month, Mexican media outlets reiterated that the August date is the formal national observance and should not be conflated with the July commemoration.
• According to INEGI, 25.9 million people aged 53 or older lived in Mexico in 2023, many of whom play key emotional and caregiving roles in households.
• The observances aim to recognize grandparents’ contributions and raise awareness about elder abandonment while promoting their dignity and well-being.