The ultimate calendar of pizza holidays
Great pizza brings people together, especially for holidays and major events. There are even "pizza holidays" throughout the year dedicated to your signature dish.
These pizza holidays present great opportunities to attract new customers, engage with your community, and boost sales. Here's the full rundown of pizza holidays, along with some special promo ideas:
National Pizza Week – second week of January
A whole week to celebrate pizza in all its glory. Plan a week-long series of events, each day featuring a different promotion, such as discounts on certain pizzas, combo deals, or special new menu items.
National Gluten Free Day – second Monday in January
Highlight your gluten-free pizza options and offer a special deal on gluten-free menu items to attract customers with dietary restrictions.
National Cheese Lovers Day – January 20
Create a "Cheese Lover's Special" with a variety of cheese-based dishes, such as cheesy breadsticks, mozzarella sticks, and extra-cheesy pizzas.
National Pizza Day – February 9
Offer a "Buy One, Get One Free" deal or a special bundle that includes a pizza, side, and drink at a discounted price. Use social media to create buzz around your promotions and encourage online ordering.
Super Bowl Sunday – Varies (typically February)
While not officially a pizza holiday, Super Bowl Sunday is the single biggest day for pizza ordering in the year. Create Super Bowl party packages with a combination of pizzas, wings, and drinks. Offer pre-order discounts to manage the rush and ensure timely deliveries.
National Italian Food Day – February 13
Create an Italian food sampler that includes pizza, pasta, and other Italian specialties. Offer a discount on Italian combo meals.
National Drink Wine Day – February 18
Offer a wine pairing menu with recommendations for wines that complement your pizza offerings. Consider a special discount on wine bottles or glasses.
Pi Day – March 14
Celebrate Pi (π) with pizza pies! Offer a special price of $14 for a large pizza or run a "Pi Day Combo" that includes a pizza and a dessert for a set price. You could even host a trivia night with math-related questions and offer pizza prizes to engage your local community.
Women's Pizza Month – March
Celebrate female pizza makers and offer promotions on pizzas made by the women on your team. Share their stories on social media to engage customers.
National Meatball Day – March 9
Feature a meatball pizza or meatball sub special. Offer a discount on meatball appetizers or meals.
National Ranch Dressing Day – March 10
Offer ranch dressing as a free dipping sauce with all orders. Create a special ranch-flavored pizza or appetizer.
National Deep Dish Pizza Day – April 5
If you make deep dish, feature a deep dish pizza special with unique toppings. For those who don't offer deep dish, use this day to highlight your thickest, heartiest pizza option.
National Beer Day – April 7
Offer discounts on beer or create a pizza and beer combo deal. Partner with local breweries for special tastings or events.
National Garlic Day – April 19
Feature garlic-heavy dishes, such as garlic bread, garlic knots, and garlic-infused pizzas. Offer a discount on all garlic-flavored items.
National Pizza Party Day – Third Friday in May
Encourage customers to throw a pizza party with friends and family. Use your social media platforms to share pizza party ideas and inspiration.
American Craft Beer Week – May 16-22
Celebrate with a week-long promotion on craft beers. Host beer tastings and offer special pizza and beer pairing menus.
National Wine Day – May 25
Similar to National Drink Wine Day, offer wine pairings with your menu items. Consider hosting a wine tasting event featuring local wines.
National Cheese Day – June 4
Celebrate with extra cheesy pizzas and appetizers. Offer a "Cheese Lover's Combo" that includes multiple cheese dishes.
Pizza Margherita Day – June 11
Celebrate the classic Pizza Margherita, known for its simple yet delicious combination of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Highlight the history and tradition of this iconic pizza on your social media to attract fresh pizza enthusiasts.
National Onion Day – June 27
Highlight onion-topped pizzas and onion rings. Offer a special deal on all menu items featuring onions.
National Lasagna Day – July 29
Feature lasagna as a special menu item for the day. Offer a family-sized lasagna meal deal or create a lasagna-inspired pizza.
National Chicken Wing Day – July 29
Offer discounts on chicken wings and create a combo deal with pizza and wings. Introduce new wing flavors for the day.
National Bacon Lovers Day – August 20
Highlight bacon-topped pizzas and other bacon dishes. Offer a "Bacon Lover's Special" with a variety of bacon-based items.
National Cheese Pizza Day – September 5
Create a "Cheese Lover's Combo" with cheese breadsticks and a cheese pizza. Use this day to highlight your high-quality cheese and educate customers about all the different cheese varieties on social.
National Pepperoni Pizza Day – September 20
Offer a free drink with every pepperoni pizza order. Or maybe offer a limited time twist with gourmet pepperoni.
National Italian Cheese Month – September
Celebrate all month long with special deals on pizzas and dishes featuring Italian cheeses like mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan.
National Mushroom Month – September
Highlight mushroom-topped pizzas and other mushroom dishes throughout the month. Offer a discount on all mushroom menu items.
National Sausage Pizza Day – October 11
Pay tribute with a sausage-laced St. Louis-style or Chicago tavern-style pie. Or create a combo deal that includes a sausage pizza, mozzarella sticks, and a drink.
National Dessert Day – October 14
Offer special deals on desserts such as cannoli, tiramisu, or pizza-based desserts. Create a dessert sampler platter.
National Pasta Day – October 17
Feature pasta dishes if you offer them, or collaborate with a local Italian restaurant to provide a pasta special for the day.
Thanksgiving Eve — Fourth Wednesday in November
It’s true — Thanksgiving Eve is one of the busiest pizza ordering days of the year, because everyone’s tired of cooking. Promote your pizza on social to drive even more orders and encourage customers to order ahead so you don’t get overwhelmed.
National Cookie Day – December 4
Offer free cookies with every order or create a special dessert pizza with cookie toppings.
Repeal of Prohibition Day – December 5
Celebrate with discounts on alcoholic beverages. Partner with local breweries or distilleries for special events or tastings.
Celebrate Your PIzza Holidays
By leveraging these pizza holidays, you can boost sales during slower stretches and make the most of the year's busiest days.
