Starbucks Red Cup Day Is Back

The holiday season is almost here, and Starbucks is giving coffee lovers another reason to get excited. Red Cup Day returns on November 17, 2026, bringing back the popular tradition of handing out collectible reusable holiday cups with the purchase of a handcrafted holiday drink.

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For Starbucks fans who look forward to the chain’s festive drinks every year, this is another date worth circling on the calendar. The giveaway comes less than two weeks after the holiday menu arrives on November 5th, giving customers plenty of time to pick a favorite drink before the big day.

Starbucks Red Cup Day 2026

Red Cup Day returns on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, giving customers a chance to score a collectible reusable holiday cup.

There is a catch, though. The cup isn’t free with just any purchase. Customers must buy an eligible drink and the giveaway lasts only while supplies remain. Anyone hoping to get one should consider visiting earlier in the day rather than waiting until the evening.

The exact design of the 2026 cup hasn’t been announced, so there’s no telling yet what patterns, or festive details Starbucks has planned.

This announcement is coming earlier than last year’s, so you can bet the cups will disappear almost as fast as they came.

Starbucks’ Holiday Menu Arrives On November 5th

Why wait until Red Cup Day to enjoy a festive drink? Starbucks’ holiday menu launches on November 5th, bringing back several seasonal favorites alongside new drinks that could shake up the usual coffee order.

Fans can look forward to the return of the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte, and Gingerbread Chai. These familiar drinks have become part of Starbucks’ holiday routine, making their return welcome news for customers who count down to their seasonal favorites.

But there’s something new for anyone ready to try a different flavor.

The Tiramisu Velvet Latte joins the menu in hot and iced versions, while the Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew gives cold coffee fans another option. The drinks feature mascarpone cold foam with cocoa and coffee dusting, bringing the flavors of the classic Italian dessert into the coffee shop.

Not everyone wants a rich, creamy drink when the holiday menu arrives. Thankfully, Starbucks is adding a fruity option to the lineup too. The new Apple Pomegranate Refresher combines apple flavors with pomegranate-flavored pearls. There’s also a Snowy Apple version made with coconut milk for customers who prefer a creamier drink.

Blink And You’ll Miss It

Starbucks Red Cup Day is only for one day, November 17th. And if last year’s is anything to go by, the cups will disappear in a matter of hours.

Starbucks hasn’t confirmed the full list of qualifying 2026 drinks yet, so it’s worth checking the official terms before ordering. With returning favorites and new options like the Tiramisu Velvet Latte, there’s plenty to look forward to.