Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín2026 · Date · History
Government of Argentina
About Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín
Argentina observes the anniversary of General José de San Martín’s death on August 17. The official name, Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín, commemorates his role in the South American independence movements.
The commemorative historical date and the country’s legally observed non-working holiday are separate concepts: current national holiday rules can transfer observance in some years. Check the official year-specific Argentine holiday calendar before making employment or travel plans.
Why Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín matters
San Martín contributed to independence campaigns in Argentina, Chile and Peru. The anniversary allows readers to examine military and political history in the context of multiple leaders, nations, communities and conflicts.
Commemorations may include schools, civic ceremonies and historical readings. Presentations should distinguish dated historical events from later interpretations and avoid treating any single perspective as a universal regional viewpoint.
History of Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín
The Government of Argentina’s 2026 anniversary notice explicitly identifies August 17 and discusses San Martín’s role in South American independence. The official Argentina.gob.ar holiday calendar separately labels the occasion as a transferable national holiday.
The historical death date remains August 17 even if a future legal holiday is moved. Confusing annual date with labor calendar transfers can make readers arrive at offices on the wrong day.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Argentine national government (current public commemoration)
Government holiday calendar and public institutional notices establish official observance, not the exact creation of the original memorial.
Argentine government and participating civic/educational institutions
Official national calendar and government anniversary notice establish contemporary coordination.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
6 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
San Martin Day
How to Observe Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín
Consult the official Argentine government holiday calendar for the relevant year.
Read a reputable museum or national archive source on San Martín’s historical legacy.
Visit an educational exhibition or civic commemoration where offered.
Reflect on contributions of multiple South American independence movements.
Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín Facts
The commemoration is associated with August 17.
San Martín was a major independence figure associated with Argentina, Chile and Peru.
The holiday’s legal observance can be subject to transfer rules.
The date of death and non-working date must not be conflated.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Argentina.gob.ar — 17 August San Martín commemoration (opens in a new tab)
National Government Commemoration
Government of Argentina — Ley 23555 historical holiday transfer rules (opens in a new tab)
Government of Argentina — official Feriados 2026 calendar (opens in a new tab)
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín?
17 August; holiday observance rules may shift the non-working date The documented recurrence rule is: 17 August is the commemorative date; observed non-working treatment can move under current Argentine rules.
Does Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Argentina national commemoration. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín?
The reviewed sources identify Argentine national government (current public commemoration) as the proclaiming or establishing body. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as Argentine government and participating civic/educational institutions.
Is Paso a la Inmortalidad del General José de San Martín international or country-specific?
No single country is assigned to this observance. Its documented scope is: Argentina national commemoration. Use that scope rather than assuming worldwide or country-specific status.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-10-08.
What date does San Martín Day commemorate?
August 17, the anniversary of General José de San Martín’s death.
Is the public holiday always observed on August 17?
Not necessarily. The Argentine holiday system includes transferable dates; consult the current official calendar.
Is this a holiday in all South American countries?
No. The legal holiday designation described here concerns Argentina.
Why is San Martín remembered?
He played a pivotal role in independence movements in Argentina, Chile and Peru.
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