See the cold freeze a meal mid cheese pull
–27 degree cold snapped this cheese pull into place at Burnett Dairy Cooperative, after 10 minutes, this pizza’s cheese stiffened.
National Cheese Pizza Day is upon us, which means pizza lovers can get a slice at a discount this weekend.
Saturday, Sept. 5, marks National Cheese Pizza Day, and brands are bringing out the deals to celebrate the iconic dish. The national holiday also coincides with Labor Day weekend. In 2026, Labor Day will fall on Monday, Sept. 7, so you can celebrate and enjoy the long weekend with a pie.
The dish, though commonly associated with Italian cuisine, may have originated in ancient Greece, according to the National Day Calendar. Thousands of years ago, ancient Greeks topped bread with oil and cheese, and many believe this is how pizza got its start. Then the Romans created pizza, topped with cheese and honey, and flavored it with bay leaves.
This dish has been around for generations and can be found anywhere in the country. Pizza has even sparked nationwide debates about which city has the best pie, with notable contenders being Chicago-style pizza and thin-crust New York pizza.
However, National Cheese Pizza Day takes it back to the basics and celebrates a culinary masterpiece. Here’s where you can snag deals and discounts to make your cheesy celebration cost less.
7-Eleven pizza deals
While 7-Eleven did not release a list of deals specifically for National Cheese Pizza Day, it does have several ongoing deals to celebrate its newly released pizza crust.
Until Oct. 27, customers can purchase two slices of Cheese, Pepperoni or 3-meat pizza for $5 at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores across the country, according to a Sept. 1 news release. 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can also purchase a slice of pizza and a 20-ounce bottled soft drink for $4.
Throughout September, customers can also get a large pizza delivered for $6.99. The offer is only available through the 7NOW Delivery app.
16-inch pizza for $10
Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza is offering customers a deal for the national day, according to the Florida-based chain’s Instagram.
Customers who dine in can order a 16-inch cheese pizza for $10 to celebrate on Sept. 5.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza offering $3 off a large cheese pizza
On Sept. 5, Mountain Mike’s Pizza will give customers $3 off a large cheese pizza when they use code CHEESYGOOD at checkout, according to a news release emailed to USA TODAY. The deals continue on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, when customers can use code 15OFFYES26 to receive 15% off any large pizza.
Free cheese pizza from Lou Malnati’s
Folks can also celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day with a free Chicago-style deep-dish pizza from Lou Malnati’s when they buy a two-, four- or six-pack of Lou Malnati’s deep-dish pizza through TastesofChicago.com and use code TCXCS926.
The offer is valid now through Sept. 9.
Little Caesars’ $4.99 deal
Customers can get two large one-topping pizzas for $4.99 each when they order online or in the app and enter promo code PIZZAPIZZA at checkout. Offer is valid through Sept. 13.
Pizza Hut offering a $10 Crispy Parm Pan pizza
Pizza Hut is offering a medium 1-topping Crispy Parm Pan pizza for $10. Offer is valid online, in-app or in-store.
Other deals and discounts
- Stoner’s Pizza Joint– Stoner’s Rewards members can receive exclusive discounts on National Cheese Pizza Day, including 50% off up to six large traditional cheese pizzas.
- Peace Love and Pizza– On Sept. 5, customers can order an 18-inch Monster Pizza and receive one 14-inch large pizza for free, according to the Georgia-based chain’s Instagram