National Pedro Day is celebrated annually on January 23, coinciding with National Pie Day. The name Pedro, derived from the Latin word ‘petra,’ meaning ‘stone’ or ‘rock,’ is common in Spanish and Portuguese cultures. It serves as a male-given name and has various notable figures associated with it, including Pedro Alvares Cabral, a Portuguese explorer, and Pedro Juan Rosselló González, a former governor of Puerto Rico. The day honors individuals named Pedro and is marked by appreciation and celebration, although specific customs or actions for the day are not detailed in the source text. The name Pedro also has historical significance, with its first recorded spelling dating back to 1195.