Pizza holidays are a chance for you to boost sales, increase community engagement, and build loyalty with your customers.
To name a few of these:
- National Pizza Day in February
- National Pepperoni Pizza Day in September
- National Cheese Day in June
- Plus many, many more your independent pizzeria should be prepared for.
To help your pizzeria prepare for and profit from these pizza events, grab the calendar below. It’s full of opportunities to drive revenue, increase orders, and keep customers coming back.
Each date on this pizza holiday calendar represents a built-in marketing opportunity and is your guide to creativity, connection, and cashflow.
How to Use the Pizza Holiday Calendar Download
Slice’s Pizza Holiday Calendar has been updated for 2026.
Options to use this calendar:
Option 1
- Add all dates to your Google Calendar.
Option 2
- Bookmark this blog, and click the month you’re interested in.
Option 3
- Download the Pizza Holiday Calendar. Print it out and put it up in your shop.
2026 Pizza Holidays by the Month
All 2026 pizza holidays are listed here by month and come with promotional ideas for how to profit.
Click the month you wants by the month:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Year-round celebrations
JANUARY
National Pizza Week – Second Week of January
- A strong kickoff to the year. Ideal for launching a themed week of promotions such as daily pizza features, limited‑time specialty pies, combo offers, or loyalty rewards. Pizzerias using Slice.com can schedule deals across the week to capture online orders and highlight menu variety.
National Gluten Free Day – Second Monday in January
- Spotlight your gluten‑free crust or dishes. Promote them online and reassure customers about your prep and quality. Gluten‑free eaters are highly loyal—Slice ordering pages help clearly call out dietary options.
National Cheese Lovers Day – Jan 20
- Create an entire cheese‑focused menu: extra‑cheese pies, mozzarella sticks, cheesy bread, and more. Bundle them for upsell opportunities.
National Get to Know Your Customers Day – Third Thursday
- A great engagement moment. Hand out short feedback cards, feature regulars on social, or run a quick survey. Slice Loyalty insights can help identify top customers.
Dry January (Month‑long)
- Promote non‑alcoholic options like Italian sodas, mocktails, and sparkling waters. Pair them with family‑friendly bundles.
FEBRUARY
National Pizza Day – Feb 9
- A massive traffic day. Run BOGO promotions, family bundles, or limited‑edition pies. Pre‑schedule promos on Slice.com to manage volume and encourage early online ordering.
Super Bowl Sunday – Varies
- The biggest pizza ordering day of the year. Offer pre‑order discounts, large party packs, pizza + wings bundles, and extended pickup windows. Slice ordering helps stagger times during peak rush.
National Italian Food Day – Feb 13
- Feature combo meals highlighting classic Italian items—pasta, Sicilian pies, calzones, garlic knots.
Valentine’s Day – Feb 14
- Offer heart‑shaped pizzas, date‑night bundles, or dessert‑pizza add‑ons. Encourage preorders for smoother ops. Get your heart shaped pizza ideas here.
Random Acts of Kindness Day – Feb 17
- Donate pizzas to shelters, first responders, or schools. Slice can help amplify your community impact through social channels.
National Drink Wine Day – Feb 18
- If permitted, run wine pairings or discounts on bottles. Promote ideal pizza + wine matches.
MARCH
Pi Day – March 14
- A natural fit. Offer $3.14 slices, $14 pies, or math‑themed promos. Great for social content and school partnerships.
Women’s Pizza Month – March
- Spotlight female leaders in your shop. Feature them in social posts, run special pies they create, or highlight their recipes. Slice.com can help surface these stories.
National Meatball Day – March 9
- Feature meatball subs, meatball pizzas, or sampler plates. Cross‑promote add‑ons.
National Ranch Dressing Day – March 10
- Offer free ranch with every order or create ranch‑inspired appetizers.
National Employee Appreciation Day – First Friday
- Publicly celebrate your staff. Provide free meals, bonuses, or shout‑outs—this boosts morale and strengthens your hiring brand.
March Madness – Mid‑March to Early April
- Offer “Game Day” pizza + wings packs, or “Bracket Buster” bundles for watch parties.
APRIL
National Deep Dish Pizza Day – April 5
- If you serve deep dish, it’s the hero of the day. If not, promote your heartiest or thickest options.
National Beer Day – April 7
- Run beer + pizza pairings, highlight local breweries, or offer dine‑in specials.
National Garlic Day – April 19
- Feature garlic knots, garlic‑white pies, roasted‑garlic specials, or garlic‑infused toppings.
Earth Day – April 22
- Highlight sustainable packaging, recycling programs, compostable boxes, or eco‑friendly delivery efforts.
National Take a Chance Day – April 23
- Launch a ‘Mystery Pizza’ or chef’s‑choice box. Customers love novelty and discovery.
MAY
National Pizza Party Day – Third Friday
- Encourage gatherings at home or in‑shop. Offer party kits, group bundles, or slice packages.
American Craft Beer Week – May 16–22
- Pair local craft brews with pizza specials or host short tastings with brewery partners.
National Wine Day – May 25
- Perfect for highlighting bottle specials or pairing guides.
Small Business Week – First Week
- Celebrate your roots. Share your story online and thank the community. Slice.com helps amplify local shops year‑round.
Memorial Day Weekend – Last Weekend of May
- Promote pizza as an easy alternative to BBQ cooking or a road‑trip‑friendly meal.
JUNE
National Cheese Day – June 4
- Create a multi‑cheese feature menu, highlight premium cheese sourcing, or bundle popular cheese‑heavy options.
Pizza Margherita Day – June 11
- Celebrate the history of the Margherita with a spotlight post or run a limited‑time traditional Margherita at a promo price.
National Onion Day – June 27
- Promote onion‑topped pizzas, onion rings, or caramelized‑onion specialty pies.
Father’s Day – Third Sunday
- Offer ‘Dad’s Favorite’ specials, free slices for dads, or family‑meal packages.
JULY
National Lasagna Day – July 29
- If you offer pasta, this is your moment. Feature lasagna family trays. If not, create a lasagna‑inspired pizza.
National Chicken Wing Day – July 29
- Introduce new wing flavors or offer discounted wing + pizza bundles.
Independence Day – July 4
- Promote patriotic pizza boxes, holiday bundles, or red‑white‑and‑blue desserts.
National Ice Cream Day – Third Sunday
- Pair hot pizza with cold desserts—milkshakes, gelato, or soft serve.
National Picnic Month – July
- Offer ‘picnic‑ready’ pizza bundles with easy‑carry packaging.
AUGUST
National Bacon Lovers Day – Aug 20
- Feature bacon‑topped pies, bacon appetizers, or smoky bacon‑themed specials.
Back‑to‑School Season – Mid‑Aug to Early Sept
- Create affordable family bundles for busy school nights or teacher appreciation discounts.
National Friendship Day – First Sunday
- Run a ‘Bring a Friend, Get a Slice’ promotion or launch shareable bundles.
SEPTEMBER
National Cheese Pizza Day – Sept 5
- Highlight your cheese quality and run cheese‑only specials or combos.
National Pepperoni Pizza Day – Sept 20
- Introduce gourmet pepperoni or feature pepperoni‑forward meal deals.
National Italian Cheese Month – All Month
- Spotlight mozzarella, ricotta, parmigiano, provolone—create weekly specials featuring each.
National Mushroom Month – All Month
- Feature mushroom specials, truffle mushrooms, or mixed‑mushroom pies.
Labor Day – First Monday
- Offer worker appreciation deals or free upgrades for essential workers.
National Online Learning Day – Sept 15
- Highlight online ordering ease—perfect moment to promote Slice.com ordering links.
OCTOBER
National Pizza Month – All October
- Create weekly specials and offer loyalty rewards. Slice’s marketing tools help push recurring promos.
National Sausage Pizza Day – Oct 11
- Create premium sausage pies or sausage‑based bundles.
National Dessert Day – Oct 14
- Promote cannoli, tiramisu, cookies, or dessert pizzas.
National Pasta Day – Oct 17
- Great for promoting pasta dishes if offered, or partnering for a one‑day menu expansion.
World Pizza Makers Day – Oct 25
- Celebrate your chefs and makers—feature staff stories and behind‑the‑scenes prep.
Halloween – Oct 31
- A top pizza night. Promote family bundles, themed pies, or free treats with orders. See our Halloween Marketing Tips for pizza shops here.
NOVEMBER
Thanksgiving Eve – Fourth Wednesday
- One of the biggest pizza nights—everyone is tired of cooking. Encourage early ordering via Slice.com to manage kitchen flow. Learn how to make the most of the Thanksgiving Eve surge here.
Small Business Saturday – After Thanksgiving
- Promote ‘shop local’ energy. Offer loyalty bonuses or gift card promos.
National Sandwich Day – Nov 3
- If you serve subs or calzones, feature them today.
Friendsgiving Season – Mid‑Nov
- Promote catering trays or large pizza bundles for casual gatherings.
DECEMBER
National Cookie Day – Dec 4
- Offer free cookies with orders or feature cookie‑based dessert pies.
Repeal of Prohibition Day – Dec 5
- If you sell alcohol, run celebratory beverage deals or host tastings.
National Ugly Sweater Day – Third Friday
- Host an in‑store photo op or discount for customers who participate.
New Year’s Eve – Dec 31
- Market large ‘party packs,’ extended hours, and last‑slice‑of‑the‑year specials.
YEAR‑ROUND
Use these year-round holidays to increase sales during slow times, for recurring promotions, and a surprise and delight for our customers.
Flavor of the Month
- Use monthly food holidays as inspiration for new pies and LTOs.
National Delivery Driver Appreciation Day – July 28
- Celebrate and reward your drivers—share photos and give bonuses.
National Leftovers Day – Day After Thanksgiving
- Share reheating tips, leftover pizza recipes, or cold‑pizza social posts.
Celebrate Your Pizza Holidays
This calendar is to inspire you to engage with your community and increase your profits through ongoing promotional opportunities. By leveraging these pizza holidays, you can boost sales during slower stretches and make the most of the year’s busiest days.
Every holiday is a chance to show up for your customers. Download the pizza holidays calendar and make these celebrations easy to plan.