In the United States, National Pizza Month is observed in October.
The observance began in October 1984 and was created by Gerry Durnell, publisher of Pizza Today magazine. October was later officially designated National Pizza Month by the U.S. Congress in 1987, giving the month a stronger national association with pizza restaurants, manufacturers and fans.
National Pizza Month is a month-long observance rather than a single national holiday. Pizzerias may mark it with discounts, special menus, free slices, limited-time creations or charitable promotions. The celebrations vary by business and location, so there is no single required way to observe it.
A nearby fact readers often confuse with this observance is National Pizza Day, which is commonly marked on February 9. That is a separate calendar event. October’s designation also does not mean every country observes a formally recognized Pizza Month; this particular observance is identified with the United States.