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.
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.
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.
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.
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