Starbucks Holiday Menu 2026: Launch Date, New Drinks and Food

The Starbucks holiday menu 2026 launches nationwide on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Starbucks announced the lineup on October 5, 2026. New items include the Tiramisu Velvet Latte, the Apple Pomegranate Refresher and the Bearista Cake Pop. Classics like the Peppermint Mocha are coming back.

Regular prices are on our Starbucks menu with prices page. Starbucks has not published holiday prices or calories in the sources we found, so we do not list any.

Starbucks holiday menu 2026 launch date

Both Fox 13 Seattle and Food Network report that the holiday menu starts on November 5, 2026, based on the company’s announcement. That is one day earlier than last year, when the holiday menu started on November 6, 2025. The usual pattern is early November, shortly after Halloween.

The holiday merchandise also starts on November 5. A separate Winter Wonderland merchandise collection is due on November 17, 2026. Starbucks has not yet given a date for Red Cup Day, the day when a free reusable holiday cup comes with a holiday drink. It has also not shared dates for the return of the Bearista Glass Cold Cup.

New drinks for 2026

• Tiramisu Velvet Latte: sold hot or iced, topped with mascarpone cold foam and a dusting of cocoa and coffee. It is inspired by the Italian dessert.
• Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew: cold brew with the same mascarpone foam and topping.
• Apple Pomegranate Refresher: a coffee-free drink with apple flavors and pomegranate-flavored popping pearls.
• Snowy Apple: a creamier version of the refresher made with coconut milk.

Returning drinks

• Peppermint Mocha
• Caramel Brulée Latte
• Sugar Cookie Latte
• Gingerbread Chai

Food on the 2026 holiday menu

The bakery case adds the new Bearista Cake Pop, shaped like the Bearista character. Returning bakery items are the Cranberry Bliss Bar, the Snowman Cookie and the Sugar Plum Cheese Danish. For savory food, Starbucks is adding the Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese and bringing back the Turkey and Stuffing Sandwich with a new recipe.

Quick summary table

Merchandise

On launch day Starbucks plans three collections. The Holiday Bearista collection includes a plush keychain and drinkware. The Holiday Village collection is inspired by the original Pike Place Market store. The retro Peppermint Mocha collection has striped items and a glass tree-shaped cold cup. Winter Wonderland drinkware follows on November 17.

Tips for ordering

• Go on launch day for merchandise. Popular cups and collectibles have sold out quickly in past years.
• Use the app. It shows what your store has and the current price.
• Customize sweetness. Ask for fewer pumps of syrup if you want a less sweet drink.
• Check Red Cup Day. Starbucks will share the date later, so watch the app.
• Expect store differences. Not every store carries every item, and supplies are limited.

How long will the holiday menu last?

Starbucks has not shared an end date in the sources we reviewed. Holiday items are limited-time and sold while supplies last, so a favorite may run out in some stores before the season ends. If a certain drink matters to you, go earlier in the season rather than late December.

What is the same as last year?

The four returning drinks and the three returning bakery items are familiar holiday names. The main changes are the dessert-style tiramisu drinks, the fruit refresher, the cake pop and the new sandwich. The Turkey and Stuffing Sandwich is back, but its recipe has changed, so it may taste different from last year.

What we do not know yet

• Prices for the new drinks and food
• Calories and caffeine for each item
• The date of Red Cup Day
• Release dates for the Bearista Glass Cold Cup

We will only add these details when Starbucks or at least two reliable outlets confirm them.

Bottom line

The holiday menu begins on November 5, 2026, with dessert-style tiramisu drinks, a fruity refresher and familiar favorites. Details can change, and availability varies by store, so confirm in the app before you go.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Starbucks holiday menu 2026 start?

It launches nationwide on November 5, 2026. Last year it started on November 6, 2025.

What are the new Starbucks holiday drinks in 2026?

Tiramisu Velvet Latte (hot or iced), Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew, Apple Pomegranate Refresher and the coconut milk version called Snowy Apple.

Is the Peppermint Mocha coming back in 2026?

Yes. Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte and Gingerbread Chai are all returning.

When is Red Cup Day 2026?

Starbucks has not announced the date yet. It says the promotion will return.

What new food is on the 2026 holiday menu?

The Bearista Cake Pop and Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese are new, and the Turkey and Stuffing Sandwich returns with a new recipe.

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