Starbucks Red Cup Day is coming

In this photo illustration, a Starbucks red cup and a WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES - 2023/11/16: In this photo illustration, a Starbucks red cup and a plastic cup are seen on display. November 16 is the Starbucks Red Cup freebie day. Any customer purchasing a drink can get a free plastic holiday themed cup. Many Starbucks employees chose to walk out in protest of the company. (Photo Illustration by Aimee Dilger/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) (SOPA Images/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett)

November 12, 2025 at 10:36 am CST

Everyone is always arguing over when the holiday season really starts, and for me, it’s when I get my red cup from Starbucks! It’s one of my favorite holiday traditions.

This year, Red Cup Day is on Thursday, Nov. 6. If you’re new to Red Cup Day, it’s when Starbucks gives you a free custom reusable red cup when you purchase a holiday beverage (while supplies last, of course). More details at starbucks.com.

Here’s this year’s design: