National Pizza Month is the perfect time to indulge in delicious, cheesy, and crispy pizza. Who can resist this classic Italian dish? Throughout October, events and celebrations are dedicated to pizza—so why not join in?
History
National Pizza Month was established in the United States in 1984 by Gerry Durnell, the founder of Pizza Today magazine, who declared October as the official month to celebrate pizza. The idea quickly gained popularity: some people began making their own pizzas, others explored the dish’s origins, and many even started working in pizzerias. Pizza is believed to have originated in Naples, where flatbreads topped with tomato sauce were sold in street stalls as early as the 1830s. Today, countless varieties exist, with toppings ranging from traditional to wildly inventive.
Interesting Facts
- The earliest pizzas were square-shaped before becoming round.
- The most expensive pizza in the world is served in Salerno, Italy, and costs $12,000.
- In 2006, MrBeast commissioned a $70,000 pizza with extravagant ingredients like gold leaf, truffle, aged parmesan béchamel, Japanese beef, and albino caviar.
- In 2001, a Russian company delivered a pizza to the International Space Station, making Yuri Usachev the first cosmonaut to eat pizza in orbit.
- Cristian Dumitru set a world record in 2006 by eating 90 kg (about 198 lbs) of pizza in seven days.
How to Take Part
Step out of your routine and try making your own signature pizza at home! Look up recipes online or take tips from experienced pizza chefs. Host a pizza-making contest with friends and see whose creation is the tastiest. Get creative with toppings, snap photos for social media, and—most importantly—enjoy every bite!
When is National Pizza Month in 2025?
National Pizza Month is observed throughout October each year.
Observations
Weekday | Month | Day | Year |
Wednesday | October | 1 | 2025 |
Thursday | October | 1 | 2026 |
Friday | October | 1 | 2027 |
Sunday | October | 1 | 2028 |
Monday | October | 1 | 2029 |