Puerto Rican Heroes Day, observed in Puerto Rico, recurs every third Monday of February. This holiday, also known as Día de los Próceres Puertorriqueños, honors notable figures in Puerto Rican history, specifically Luis Muñoz Rivera, José Celso Barbosa, and Luis Muñoz Marín, whose birthdays were consolidated into this celebration in 2014 to reduce the number of public holidays. The day commemorates the contributions of these individuals, including Rivera's advocacy for political autonomy, Barbosa's role in the statehood movement, and Muñoz Marín's leadership as the first elected governor of Puerto Rico. Additionally, it recognizes other influential figures such as Ramón Emeterio Betances, an abolitionist and revolutionary leader; Román Baldorioty de Castro, an educator and advocate for self-determination; Ernesto Ramos Antonini, a political leader; and Luis A. Ferré, a former governor and pro-statehood advocate. This day serves to celebrate Puerto Rican heritage and the legacies of those who have shaped the island's political landscape.