National Pizza Day lands on Monday 9 February 2026, and this year, the nation’s most dreaded day might just become its tastiest. Known for the notorious Sunday scaries, searches for the term have skyrocketed, with ‘Sunday scaries’ up +40% year-on-year, ‘Sunday scaries Reddit’ soaring by +140%, and over 100k TikTok posts exploring the Monday blues. Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana is stepping in with the ultimate cure: a selection of irresistible pizza specials designed to make Mondays something to celebrate.
Meet the Pizza Specials
Rudy’s new menu for National Pizza Day features three standout creations that promise to transform your Monday night:
- Ancozzese – A reimagined classic Neapolitan pizza featuring fior di latte and Campania smoked provola topped with Tuscan fennel sausage, friarielli roasted with Sicilian chilli, sea salt, and wild garlic, finished with fresh red chilli and aged pecorino. Named after founder Jim’s birthplace, Ancoats in Manchester, this pizza first appeared on Rudy’s menu a decade ago, proving its enduring popularity.
- Ofelia Tartufona – Inspired by Grosso Napoletano, named the world’s #1 artisan pizza chain by 50 Top Pizza for 2023 and 2024, this pizza blends truffle cream, fior di latte, Bologna pistacchio mortadella, 16-month aged Grana Padano cream, crushed pistachio, parmesan flakes, and a hint of fresh lemon zest. A luxurious treat for truffle lovers.
- Igor’s Blue – For those seeking a bold flavour profile, this pizza pairs a San Marzano tomato base and fior di latte with Igor’s artisan Italian blue cheese, vegan ‘nduja, and yellow cherry tomatoes marinated in fresh basil, finished with vegetarian pecorino. Igor’s blue cheese comes from a family-run dairy in Piedmont, Italy, perfected over four generations.
Celebrate from Home
Not everyone wants to leave the sofa on a Monday night, and Rudy’s has that covered too. Their Bake at Home range delivers National Pizza Day straight to your kitchen. Options include:
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Calabrese – Packed with spicy ‘nduja
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El Supremo – Fiery mix of pepperoni and ‘nduja
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Cinghiale – Slow-cooked wild boar salami with a hit of Italian heat
Whether you choose to cook immediately or freeze for later, Rudy’s Bake at Home pizzas make it easy to enjoy artisan flavours without leaving your house.
Why Mondays Deserve Pizza
Rudy’s message is clear: Monday doesn’t have to be miserable. Whether it’s a post-work pick-me-up, a casual dinner with friends, or a solo indulgence, pizza is the perfect antidote to the Monday blues. By flipping the calendar’s most disliked day into a culinary celebration, Rudy’s reminds us that some days are meant to be savoured – slice by slice.
For more information on Rudy’s pizza specials and to order your Bake at Home range, visit Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana.
