Red Cup Day 2026 at Starbucks: Get free collectible reusable red cup on Nov. 17

For many, it’s just not the holidays without seeing those ubiquitous Starbucks holiday cups everybody’s hand. 

Plus, there are the popular café’s seasonal drinks everyone has come to enjoy every November and December — perfect on a cold, wintry day or for taking a break from the busyness of holiday shopping.

Even more festive, Starbucks is already in the gift-giving spirit with this annual jolly giveaway.

Red Cup Day 2026

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To mark the arrival of the holiday season, Starbucks is gifting customers who order any handcrafted holiday beverage a FREE collectible reusable red cup on Nov. 17, 2026 at participating locations, while supplies last. 

Note: Starbucks has yet to unveil the collectible red cup design for 2026. 

Last year, the red cup giveaway was available however you order, including in-café and at the drive thru, as well as via the Starbucks app and Starbucks delivery on DoorDash, Grubhub or Uber Eats. No details have been announced yet regarding the cup’s availability for 2026. 

The following holiday beverages qualify for the annual giveaway this year:

Note: Starbucks has yet to release the full list of handcrafted holiday beverages that qualify for the giveaway.

Quantities are limited, so get there early in the day — if it’s on your must-have list.

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