National Pizza Day is celebrated annually on February 9th. In 2025, National Pizza Day falls on a Sunday and coincides with Super Bowl 59.
From classic Margherita to innovative gourmet toppings, it’s a day to indulge in your favorite pizza, whether you make it at home, order from your local pizzeria, or dine out.
It’s a day gather friends or family for a pizza-making session or a pizza tasting party where everyone can try different styles or even make their own.
Many pizzerias offer special deals or promotions on National Pizza Day, so it’s a great opportunity to try new places or enjoy discounts at your favorites.
It’s a great day to explore different pizza styles from around the world, like Neapolitan from Italy, New York-style from right here in the good old U.S. of A., or even Brazilian pizza with its unique toppings like catupiry cheese.
History of National Pizza Day
The history of National Pizza Day is not definitive, but some sources trace it back to 10th-century Naples, Italy.
Pizza only rose to fame in the 19th century, and the first pizzeria opened in 1738 in Naples.
In America, pizza reportedly made its entry in the early 1900’s. Lombardi’s on Spring Street in New York City became the first officially licensed pizzeria in the United States after receiving a mercantile license for baking pizza.
Here are a few of the National Pizza Day deals from some of the big guys:
California Pizza Kitchen:
Until February 9, customers can purchase two Take and Bake pizzas for $25 or four for $40 in-store and online.
This deal includes signature flavors like BBQ Chicken, Thai Chicken, Pepperoni, Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage, California Veggie, and Five Cheese with Fresh Tomato.
Online buyers can find this offer under “Game Day Pizza Packs” on the CPK website and can get free delivery using the code CPK.
Casey’s:
Offers available for customers who place orders online or through their app until February 9.
When you purchase any large pizza, you can get a large specialty pizza at 50% off with the code: BOGO.
Buy a large pizza and receive complimentary breadsticks using the code: PIZZADAY.
Order a large pizza and snag a 2-liter Pepsi or Mountain Dew for just $2 with the code: SODA.
Get a large pizza along with a 2-liter soda and XL Doritos for only $6, using the code: SNACKTIME.
Chuck E. Cheese:
Has several offers valid until February 9.
20% off carryout or delivery orders with code GAMEDAY (Feb 7–9, online only).
Free Cheesy Bread for Fun Pass holders with any medium, large, or X-Tra Large pizza (Feb 3–9, in-store only).
BOGO Large 1-Topping Pizza with code PIZZADAY (Feb 3–9, online only).
National Pizza Day Contest: Spin to win free pizza, cheesy bread, or Fun Passes on ChuckECheese.com (Feb 9 only).
Cicis Pizza:
Is featuring a 1-piece Pie starting at $49, and five value packs with pizza and sides beginning at $20.99.
Domino’s:
Is offering three pizza deals on February 9 for National Pizza Day.
Customers can mix and match two or more menu items for $6.99 each.
Additionally, they can grab the Perfect Combo Meal including two medium one-topping pizzas, Parmesan Bread Bites, and Cinnamon Twists for $19.99.
The third offer is the Carryout Deal, which includes a one-topping pizza, Dips and Twists, or eight-piece wings for $7.99 each.
Peter Piper Pizza:
Participating locations will have the following deals:
$15 off orders over $75 (code: BIGGAME, online/app orders, Feb 9 only).
4 Large 1-Topping Pizzas for $58.99.
The Rookie Deal: 2 Large 1-Topping Pizzas, Garlic Cheese Bread, and a Family Cinnamon Crunch dessert for $45.99.
Panera Bread’s special pizza offers don’t end on National Pizza Day. From Tuesday through Feb. 16, Panera is offering a 50-percent-off flatbread discount with promotional code “TGIF” on their website.
Papa John’s is rolling out their new “Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza” priced at $12.
Little Caesar’s is offering free delivery for online orders worth $10 or more at participating locations only on National Pizza Day.
Share your pizza love on social media platforms with hashtags like #NationalPizzaDay, #PizzaLove, or #PizzaParty to connect with other pizza enthusiasts.
It’s hard to imagine that before World War II, pizza was little known outside of Italy or Italian immigrant communities.
This cheesy disc went from a niche cultural meal to the star of the show anywhere it turns up!
