Naples pizzeria offers deferred payment to celebrate World Pizza Day
epa12653879 A Naples pizzeria relaunches the 'Oggi a Otto' (lit. 'Today at Eight') tradition offering customers deferred payment for their meals in celebration of World Pizza Day, in Naples, southern Italy, 16 January 2026. The custom allows patrons to enjoy a pizza today and settle the bill eight days later. Italy celebrates World Pizza Day annually on 17 January, coinciding with the feast of St. Anthony the Abbot - the patron saint of fire and pizza makers - and commemorating UNESCO's recognition of the Neapolitan 'Pizzaiuolo' art as Intangible Cultural Heritage. EPA/CIRO FUSCO
