This is an in-depth look at all the must-know facts about National Pizza Day (2024) 🗓️ that no one tells you about. National Pizza Day is celebrated on February 9th.
Among the information you’ll find below: the history of National Pizza Day, activities to do on and how to observe this holiday, as well as intriguing facts you should know about National Pizza Day.
📅 What day is National Pizza Day 2024?
In 2024, National Pizza Day is on Thursday, February 9th. It is the 2nd Thursday in February; in 2024, it is Friday. There are until the next observance. You also can view all the cool details and facts about February 9, 2023, that you might not be aware of.
📜 National Pizza Day History
Italy became a unified country in 1861, and in 1889, King Umberto I and Queen Margherita visited Naples. The couple, tired of French food, decided to try pizza from Pizzeria Brandi, a famous pizzeria established in 1760. Queen Margherita particularly enjoyed a pizza with mozzarella cheese, red tomatoes, and green basil, which resembled the colors of the Italian flag. This combination of toppings became known as the Margherita pizza.
Despite the queen’s love for pizza, it remained relatively uncommon outside of Naples until the 1940s. Italian immigrants from Naples brought their pizza-making skills to America, unintentionally starting a culinary trend. The taste and aroma of pizza quickly captured the interest of non-Neapolitans and non-Italians alike.
✅ National Pizza Day Facts
🔖 Pass the Pizza
Pizza Hut sells more than 2 million pizzas during the Super Bowl.
🔖 Lombardi’s Pizzeria
Lombardi’s, situated in New York, holds the distinction of being America’s inaugural pizza parlor.
🔖 350 slices eaten each second
Pizza is a highly favored food in the United States, with approximately 350 slices consumed every second.
👍 Why Is National Pizza Day Important
Is it better to have a thin crust or a deep dish? To sauce or not to sauce? Traditional mozzarella or the new provolone? Wood-fired or straight from the oven? Pizza’s allure stems from the fact that it is never the same and can easily be changed to suit changing tastes, preferences, and diets.
Admit it: You still remember those elementary school pizza parties with a childish delight. Pizza provides something extra special, wherever you go, whether it’s the red, white, and green of a classic margherita pizza or the shine of well-cooked pepperoni.
The interaction of the cheese, sauce, and crust creates an almost addicting food explosion of various scents, textures, and sensations. Other foods struggle to achieve the same.
🙂 How To Observe National Pizza Day
⚡ Rediscover Pizza For the First Time
⚡ Pizza Paar-tay!
Why would you want to change something that is already good? The phrase “pizza party” is guaranteed to excite and bring a smile to everyone, regardless of their age.
⚡ Dare to Pizza All the Time
You probably know your ideal slice down to the last detail. (My version has corn, pasilla chiles, and feta cheese.) But why not deviate from the norm on National Pizza Day? We know you’ve been thinking about that artichoke pesto pie from the restaurant around the block.
📅 When is National Pizza Day?
| YEAR | DATE | DAY |
| 2024 | February 9 | Friday |
| 2025 | February 9 | Sunday |
| 2026 | February 9 | Monday |
| 2027 | February 9 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | February 9 | Wednesday |
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