Teachers' Day is observed in Bolivia every June 6 to honor Modesto Omiste Tenajeros, a notable Bolivian writer and educator born on this date in 1840. The holiday was established in 1924 by President Bautista Saavedra to recognize Omiste's contributions to education, including his advocacy for free public education and his role in creating the first public schools in Bolivia. On this day, students express their gratitude to teachers by giving small gifts and handmade postcards, and they organize concerts and recitals to entertain them. Schools remain open during the celebration, emphasizing the ongoing importance of education in the country.