National Grandparents Day in Argentina
National Grandparents Day in Argentina is held on July 26. This event in the third decade of the month July is annual. Help us
A gift, a kiss, a hug, a surprise visit, grandmothers and grandfathers deserve all that and much more. Grandparents' Day is celebrated in several countries around the world. In Argentina, the origin of the celebration is associated with the tradition of the Catholic Church, coinciding on July 26 with the festivities of two relevant figures: Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.
In Argentina, grandparents are dedicated three days a year. To July 26 (day of grandmothers and grandfathers). the second Sunday of November is added, which is Grandmother's Day, and the third Sunday of August, which is Grandfather's Day.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
Grandparents Day in Brazil on July 26 (Dia dos avós);
Grandparents Day in Honduras on July 26 (Date reflects the feast date of the Saints Anne and Joachim the grandparents of Jesus Christ);
Grandparents Day in Portugal on July 26 (Portuguese: Dia dos avós);
Grandparents Day in Spain on July 26 (or Día de los abuelos y las abuelas. Date reflects the feast date of the Saints Anne and Joachim the grandparents of Jesus Christ);
Father's Day in the Dominican Republic on July 28 (celebrated on last Sunday in July);