September 5 is a day for two very different kinds of comfort: the comfort of a simple, classic slice, and the comfort of not rushing through your day for once. Whether you are firing up the oven or just easing off the gas pedal a little, today gives you a good excuse to enjoy both.
National Cheese Pizza Day honors the simplest, most classic pizza of all. Long before pepperoni, pineapple, or extra toppings entered the conversation, pizza started as flatbread covered in oil, herbs, and cheese in Naples, Italy, since tomatoes did not arrive in Europe until the 1500s. The first pizzeria in the United States opened in New York's Little Italy in 1905, and the humble cheese slice has remained the standard every other pizza gets measured against ever since.
Let's celebrate it: Treat yourself to a homemade cheese pizza night with a simple dough, tomato sauce, and a generous layer of mozzarella. A good pizza stone can make a real difference for a crispy, pizzeria-style crust at home.
😄 Fun fact: About one in eight Americans eats pizza on any given day, and on National Cheese Pizza Day the plain cheese slice finally gets to steal the spotlight from all its fancier toppings.
Ways to celebrate:
- Order a classic cheese pizza from your favorite local pizzeria
- Try a homemade version with a few different cheeses like fontina or gouda
- Compare notes with friends on which pizzeria makes the best plain slice in town
National Be Late For Something Day was created by the Procrastinators' Club of America, a Philadelphia-based group founded by Les Waas in the 1950s that used humor to push back against nonstop punctuality culture. Rather than promoting irresponsibility, the day is a lighthearted invitation to slow down, skip the rush for once, and enjoy a small, unplanned pleasure without guilt.
😄 Fun fact: The holiday was invented by a club whose entire mission was to be relaxed about deadlines, so naturally it took them a while to make it official.
Ways to celebrate:
- Give yourself permission to sleep in a few extra minutes today
- Take the scenic route somewhere instead of the fastest one
- Call ahead and let someone know you are taking your time, then actually enjoy the extra minutes
Whether you're savoring a slow, cheesy dinner or simply refusing to check the clock today, September 5 is a good reminder that not everything needs to be rushed.
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When is National Cheese Pizza Day?
National Cheese Pizza Day is celebrated every year on September 5.
Who created National Be Late For Something Day?
It was created by the Procrastinators' Club of America, a group founded in Philadelphia in the 1950s by Les Waas.
Is National Cheese Pizza Day the same as National Pizza Day?
No. National Pizza Day falls in February and celebrates pizza in general, while National Cheese Pizza Day in September is dedicated specifically to the classic cheese-only slice.
What's a fun way to combine both holidays?
Order a cheese pizza and deliberately take your time enjoying it, instead of rushing through the meal like you might on a regular weeknight.
What if today is my birthday?
If today is your birthday, check out our Birthday Gift Finder for your zodiac sign, birthstone, birth flower, and gift ideas.
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September 5 Other Celebrations
Today is also the International Day of Charity, designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012. September 5 was chosen to mark the anniversary of the passing of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her decades of work helping the poor and suffering. The day encourages people and organizations everywhere to give time, money, or attention to causes that need it, whether that's volunteering locally or simply donating to a cause close to home.
🎂 If Your Birthday Is Today
Born on September 5? You share the day with a Virgo sun sign, and the numerology of the number 5 points to curiosity, adaptability, and a taste for variety. Paired with Virgo's precision and eye for detail, you get someone who plans well but still keeps things interesting.
Your birthstone is sapphire, long associated with wisdom, loyalty, and clear communication. Your birth flowers are the aster, a star shaped bloom symbolizing wisdom and purity, and the morning glory, which stands for affection and a fresh start each morning it opens.
Looking for a gift that fits all three symbols at once? Sapphire blue jewelry or decor nods to the birthstone, the zodiac sign, and the deep blue purple tones asters and morning glories share in the garden.
If you're drawn to crystal healing traditions, Virgo is also associated with a different set of stones, citrine, lapis lazuli, tiger's eye, garnet, green aventurine, and carnelian, each believed to support different aspects of the sign's energy.
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