McDonald’s Holiday Menu 2026: New Drinks and Dates
The McDonald’s holiday menu 2026 is a lineup of limited-time drinks that goes on sale Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at participating U.S. restaurants. It has five drinks: Cookie Butter Frappé, Cookie Butter Latte, Cookie Butter Iced Coffee, Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite and Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer. McDonald’s announced them on October 27 and has not given an end date.
This guide covers what is new, when the drinks start, what we know about price and calories, and how the McDonald’s holiday pie fits in. See our McDonald’s menu with prices for regular items.
What is on the McDonald’s holiday menu 2026?
The new McDonald’s holiday drinks are all beverages, and no new holiday food has been announced. Several news outlets report the same lineup from the company’s October 27 announcement.
| Drink | What it is | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Butter Frappé | Blended coffee drink with cookie butter flavor, caramel cookie crumbs and sweet vanilla whip | Not announced | Not published |
| Cookie Butter Latte | Latte with cookie butter flavor, caramel cookie crumbs and vanilla whip | Not announced | Not published |
| Cookie Butter Iced Coffee | Iced coffee with cookie butter flavor, caramel cookie crumbs and vanilla whip | Not announced | Not published |
| Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite | Sprite with orange and cranberry flavors, cold foam and cranberry sprinkles | Not announced | Not published |
| Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer | Frosted cranberry flavor with cold foam and sprinkles, made with Red Bull or Red Bull Zero | Not announced | Not published |
Some headlines say three drinks and others say five. The company lists the three cookie butter drinks as one item, so both counts describe the same menu.
When do the McDonald’s holiday drinks start and end?
The drinks start Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide. McDonald’s has not announced an end date, and the offer is described as limited time. Not every restaurant may carry every drink, so check your store in the app.
If you want to know whether your store is open, see our McDonald’s hours page. For the holidays, we also have McDonald’s Thanksgiving hours and McDonald’s Christmas hours.
How much do the McDonald’s holiday drinks cost?
McDonald’s has not announced prices for the 2026 holiday drinks. One outlet that covered the launch says the company gave no pricing. Restaurants are mostly run by local owners, so prices differ by city and store.
Look at the menu board or the McDonald’s app once the drinks go live. We will not guess a price here. Treat any price you see on a social media post as unconfirmed unless it names the exact store.
Are calories posted for the new drinks?
No official calorie numbers for the 2026 holiday drinks were found when we checked. The company’s announcement did not list them. The nutrition calculator on the McDonald’s website and app is the place to check once the items are loaded.
The Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer comes with classic Red Bull or Red Bull Zero. The zero option is the one to pick if you want to avoid sugar from the energy drink base, but the cold foam and sprinkles still add some. No caffeine amount was published in the sources we found.
Is the McDonald’s holiday pie back in 2026?
The McDonald’s holiday pie has not been announced for 2026 in any source we found. It is not part of the October 27 holiday drink announcement. We will update this page if the company or reliable news confirms it.
Here is what we know from past years, and it is not a promise for this year:
- What it was: a baked pie with a vanilla custard filling, a sugar glaze and rainbow sprinkles. It first appeared in 1999, according to news coverage.
- 2023: reports say it was sold from about November 15 to December 30.
- 2024: it appeared first in some states in early November and was not at every restaurant. Coverage listed 260 calories, compared with 230 for the apple pie.
- 2025: we did not verify the holiday pie status, so we do not state it.
Past holiday items at McDonald’s
The holiday pie is the best known past item. The McDonald’s holiday drinks for 2026 are new to this season, so there is no earlier price to compare. We only list past items that we could source, and none of them are on the 2026 menu unless McDonald’s says so.
How to order the McDonald’s holiday drinks
The easiest way to order is the McDonald’s app, where you can check that your store has the drink before you go. You can also order at the counter, in the drive-thru or through delivery where offered.
- Open the McDonald’s app and pick your restaurant.
- Look for the holiday drinks in the McCafé or beverage section.
- Choose your size and add the order to your mobile cart.
- Pay in the app and pick up at the counter or drive-thru.
If a drink is missing, try another nearby store. Because the offer says participating restaurants, stock can differ. If you are comparing drinks across chains, you can also look at the Starbucks menu, the Dunkin’ menu or the Dutch Bros menu. For a burger break, there is the Burger King menu.
Tips for the holiday drink season
- Check the app on launch day, since menus can load store by store.
- Ask for less whip or foam if you want a lighter drink.
- Remember that pricing is set locally, so compare two stores if one looks high.
- Visit during off-peak hours to avoid long drive-thru lines.
Frequently asked questions
What is on the McDonald’s holiday menu 2026?
The 2026 McDonald’s holiday menu has five limited-time drinks: Cookie Butter Frappé, Cookie Butter Latte, Cookie Butter Iced Coffee, Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite and Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer. No new holiday food was announced. The lineup was revealed on October 27.
When does the McDonald’s holiday menu start?
The McDonald’s holiday drinks start Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at participating restaurants nationwide. McDonald’s has not shared an end date. Check the app to see if your store has them.
Is the McDonald’s holiday pie coming back in 2026?
The holiday pie has not been announced for 2026 in the sources we found. It was not part of the October 27 announcement. In past years it showed up around early to mid November at some stores, so watch the app.
How much is the McDonald’s Cookie Butter Frappé?
McDonald’s has not announced a price for the Cookie Butter Frappé, and prices vary by restaurant. The company set no national price in its announcement. Check your local menu board or the app after launch.
What is in the Frosted Cranberry Splash at McDonald’s?
The Frosted Cranberry Splash is Sprite with orange and cranberry flavors, topped with cold foam and cranberry sprinkles. It is a non-coffee drink. McDonald’s has not published its calories yet.
Does the Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer come sugar free?
It can be made with Red Bull Zero as well as classic Red Bull. The cold foam and sprinkles are part of the drink, so it is not calorie free. Check the nutrition tool in the app for exact numbers once posted.
Are the McDonald’s holiday drinks at every location?
No, they are sold at participating restaurants only. McDonald’s did not publish a store list. Use the app to confirm your restaurant before you go.
Are McDonald’s restaurants open on Thanksgiving and Christmas?
Many are open, but hours vary by owner. See our McDonald’s Thanksgiving hours and Christmas hours guides for what to expect, and confirm your store in the app.
Prices are typical U.S. prices before tax and can vary by location. Menus Info is not affiliated with any restaurant mentioned. See how we check prices.
