Starbucks Red Cup Day – OFFICIALLY Coming November 17 for 2026 (+Return of the Glass Bearista!)

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 – CONFIRMED!

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.

Starbucks Red Cup Day  for 2026 will be Tuesday NOVEMBER 17!  

Head to participating Starbucks locations on Red Cup Day to score a FREE collectible reusable red cup with purchase of a qualifying holiday handcrafted beverage, while supplies last! The Red Cups are signature Starbucks plastic, reusable style cups in a grande size.

Starbucks also snuck in an announcement today about their viral bearista cup – those will be in stores November 10 with a special gold edition coming December 1.

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!