Argentina celebrates Professor's Day honoring José Manuel Estrada

Argentina celebrates Professor's Day on September 17 to honor the legacy of José Manuel Estrada, a prominent 19th-century educator, historian, writer, and politician. Estrada, who served as a professor and rector at the Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires, passed away on this date in 1894.

The commemoration aims to recognize the dedication and commitment of teachers, particularly those working in secondary and university levels. Unlike Teacher's Day (Día del Maestro), which is a public holiday, Professor's Day is a day of recognition that does not interrupt the regular academic schedule.

Estrada's contributions to the Argentine educational system and his intellectual work in history and civic instruction remain central to the national identity of the teaching profession.