Every year, Starbucks gives away a free Starbucks Red Cup with the purchase of a fall or holiday drink. Find out all the details on the how and when here!
2026 Starbucks Red Cup Day
Every year, to celebrate the holiday season, participating Starbucks stores give customers a FREE collectible red cup with their purchase of a holiday handcrafted beverage.
In 2025, we saw Red Cup Day on Thursday, November 13 once the Starbucks Holiday Menu was live. We THINK we should see the 2026 Red Cup Day around November 12 this year, but will update as soon as we know for sure!
The Red Cups are signature Starbucks plastic, reusable style cups in a grande size.
How Do You Get a Reusable Starbucks Red Cup?
If you’re wanting to snag a Red Cup this year, make sure to visit your local Starbucks early in the day! The free Red Cups are only available while supplies last and are in high demand.
To get a cup, you can order a handcrafted Fall or Starbucks holiday drink in any size, hot, iced, or blended. (Make sure to check with the barista that your order qualifies!). The red cup comes with your order as a free gift, and purchased drinks will be served in the normal, disposable cups.
You can place your Red Cup order in-store, in the drive-thru, and online.
What does the 2025 Starbucks Red Card Look Like?
The 2025 cup features the signature red cup with white lid and a fun, whimsical Holiday light and window display!
What Did The 2024 Starbucks Red Cup Look Like?
The 2024 Red Cup was the classic red color with a white ornament design and Starbucks logo. SUPER cute!
Why get a Starbucks Red Cup each year?
Besides the fact that they’re pretty, when you bring a Starbucks Reusable Cup you’ll earn 10¢ Off your order and 25 Stars in your Rewards Account. Those 25 Stars are worth a Free Espresso Shot. Go five times and you’ll get 125 Stars and a Free Drink – WOOT!
Can I do this at the Starbucks inside Target?
Yes. I’ve done it there in the past.
Yes, just make the drink qualifies as a Fall or Holiday day drink.