Students Day is observed in Mexico on May 23, commemorating the anniversary of student strikes that began in May 1923 at the National University of Mexico. These strikes were a protest against a new grading system and aimed to secure autonomy for the university. The peak of the protests occurred on May 23, when several students were injured during confrontations with police. The support from professors led to negotiations that resulted in the university gaining independence from the Secretariat of Public Education, subsequently being renamed the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Although it is not a state holiday, Students Day is celebrated by many students across the country to honor those who participated in the strikes. The observance highlights the significance of student activism in Mexico's educational history.