Red Cup Day in 2025 is on Thursday, November 13. On that day, customers who purchase a handcrafted holiday drink at participating Starbucks locations receive a free reusable red cup, while supplies last. Plan to arrive early, consider using mobile ordering to speed things up, and confirm cup availability if you’re stopping by a drive-thru. What to expect
- The free cup is a grande 16-ounce cup with a lid, given with the purchase of any handcrafted holiday beverage. You take the cup home for future refills.
- Demand is high, and cups can run out as the day progresses, so arriving early is advised. Some locations may offer a cup with mobile pickup or in-store pickup for qualifying drinks.
- Holidays drinks eligible include popular seasonal favorites like Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Iced Sugar Cookie Latte, and Gingerbread variants, among others.
Tips to maximize success
- Set multiple alarms or reminders to time your visit, especially if you’re visiting a busy location.
- Use the Starbucks app to place a mobile-order ahead of time and request the red cup at pickup if not automatically handed to you.
- If you’re in a hurry, call ahead to confirm the cup stock at your nearest participating store.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest regional details or help you find a participating store near you and estimate crowd patterns for that day.
