It’s almost that time of the year again. The air is colder, Spotify Wrapped is just around the corner, and Starbucks fans everywhere are getting ready for one of the company’s most beloved traditions — Red Cup Day. Every year, customers line up for the chance to snag the limited-edition reusable red cup filled with their favorite holiday drink. But when is Starbucks’s Red Cup Day 2025? Here’s what to know.
On Oct. 6, Starbucks confirmed Red Day Cup Day would definitely be returning sometime this season. Then, on Oct. 20, Starbucks confirmed that Red Day Cup Day 2025 will take place on Nov. 13. This is very much in line with recent years: Red Cup Day was on Nov. 16 in 2023 and on Nov. 14 in 2024 — which means the brand is keeping with tradition once more.
Starbucks first introduced its iconic red holiday cups in 1997, marking the beginning of the brand’s most recognizable traditions. Over the years, the cup has gone through countless designs — from whimsical villages of coffee pots to Christmas lights — each one highlighting the coziness of the holidays. In more recent years, Red Cup Day was created to celebrate the cups: a day when you get the cup completely free! To receive the free, limited-edition reusable cup, all you have to do is order a holiday-themed drink of any size. But remember, supplies are limited, so make sure you get there early to secure your cup!
What drinks are eligible for Starbucks’s Red Cup Day 2025?
Any holiday beverage on Starbucks’s 2025 holiday menu is expected to be eligible for Red Cup Day. Here’s what those entail this year: the Peppermint Mocha, the Caramel Brulée Latte, the Iced Sugar Cookie Latte, and the Iced Gingerbread Chai. And later in the season, the Chestnut Praline Latte and the Eggnog Latte will make their return — just in time to help get everyone in the holiday spirit.