National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day
National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day on 12 November celebrates fully loaded pizza with every topping bar the anchovies.
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About the day
National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day falls on 12 November in the US and invites pizza lovers to pile on every topping they like, from pepperoni, sausage and peppers to mushrooms, olives and pineapple, while leaving off the anchovies. National Day Calendar notes that the first US pizza establishment opened in New York's Little Italy in 1905; the origin of the day itself is not known.
People mark it by ordering a loaded pizza from a favourite restaurant or making their own at home, trying thin crust, stuffed crust or hand-tossed dough and experimenting with new toppings. Posts use #PizzaWithTheWorksExceptAnchoviesDay.
The day suits pizzerias, pizza chains, delivery apps, cheese and meat suppliers and food media.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday 12 November 2026 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Friday 12 November 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 12 November 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Pizzerias
- Pizza chains
- Food delivery
- Food suppliers
- Food media
Questions and answers
When is National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day 2026?
National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day 2026 is on Thursday 12 November 2026. It falls on the same date every year.
Who organises National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day?
National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day has no single organiser. Many organisations mark it independently.
Where is National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day marked?
National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day is marked in the USA.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against one source, including National Day Calendar: National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day. They were last checked on 7 November 2026.
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