National Pepperoni Pizza Day

National Pepperoni Pizza Day on September 20 is for pepperoni as a topping. It is separate from cheese pizza day (September 5) and from National Pizza Day.

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National Pepperoni Pizza Day - National Pepperoni Pizza Day on September 20 is for pepperoni as a topping. It is separate from cheese pizza day (September 5) and from National Pizza Day.

About National Pepperoni Pizza Day

History & origins

September 20 is listed as Pepperoni Pizza Day. Origin is undocumented. Keep it distinct from other pizza pages.

Why it matters

The date exists because pepperoni is the default American topping people search for.

How to celebrate

Order or bake a pepperoni pizza. That is the whole brief.

Facts

September 20 is a topping-specific date
Cheese pizza day is September 5 on this site
The named day’s founder is unclear

Upcoming dates

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Monday, September 20, 2027
Wednesday, September 20, 2028
Thursday, September 20, 2029
Friday, September 20, 2030

Frequently asked questions

When is National Pepperoni Pizza Day in 2026?

National Pepperoni Pizza Day in 2026 falls on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Is it National Pizza Day?

No. This page is pepperoni pizza on September 20.

Who started it?

No verified founder is documented.

How do you celebrate?

Eat pepperoni pizza.

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