National Cheese Pizza Day

National Cheese Pizza Day on September 5 is for pizza with cheese and sauce, no extra toppings required. It is separate from National Pizza Day and from National Cheeseburger Day.

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National Cheese Pizza Day - National Cheese Pizza Day on September 5 is for pizza with cheese and sauce, no extra toppings required. It is separate from National Pizza Day and from National Cheeseburger Day.

About National Cheese Pizza Day

History & origins

September 5 is listed as National Cheese Pizza Day. Origin is undocumented. It sits near other September pizza dates and should not be merged with hamburger or pepperoni pages.

Why it matters

The date is a plain-pie holiday in a month crowded with pizza variants.

How to celebrate

Order or bake a cheese pizza. A plain pie is the point.

Facts

September 5 is a cheese-pizza-specific U.S. food date
National Pizza Day is a different observance
The named day’s founder is unclear

Upcoming dates

Saturday, September 5, 2026
Sunday, September 5, 2027
Tuesday, September 5, 2028
Wednesday, September 5, 2029
Thursday, September 5, 2030

Frequently asked questions

When is National Cheese Pizza Day in 2026?

National Cheese Pizza Day in 2026 falls on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Is it National Pizza Day?

No. This page is cheese pizza on September 5.

Who started it?

No verified founder is documented.

How do you celebrate?

Eat a cheese pizza.

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