About Teacher's Day
Why is Teacher's Day celebrated on July 6?
Teacher's Day in Peru is celebrated on July 6 due to the creation of the first Normal School for Boys in Peru in 1822 by the liberator José de San Martín. This educational institution, located in the city of Lima, was the first of its kind in the country and marked an important milestone in the history of Peruvian education. The founding of this school represented a fundamental step towards the professionalization of teaching and the strengthening of the national education system, despite the fact that it was reserved only for boys.
In 1953, Teacher's Day was made official. The then president Manuel Odría established this date through a Supreme Decree to pay tribute to all the professionals of the country and since that moment, all the laws have supported the importance of this commemoration. It is worth mentioning that in 1876 women's access to education was recognized when they were studying at the Normal School of Preceptors, located in an old convent of San Pedro, in the center of Lima.
Although Teacher's Day is not included in the list of holidays regulated by Legislative Decree 713, Law on Paid Breaks, teachers in various educational centers in the country are usually granted paid leave for this special date.
2024
Although Teacher's Day is not considered an official holiday in the work calendar, the Ministry of Education (Minedu) confirmed that Monday, July 8 will be a paid day of rest for teachers and education assistants in all public and private schools in the country. This announcement has been received with enthusiasm by the educational community, as it allows teachers to enjoy a long weekend, starting from Saturday, July 6, the official date of the anniversary.
