Red Cup Day 2025: How to Get Starbucks’ Free Reusable Holiday Cup, Launch Date & Deals

Starbucks fans, mark your calendars: Red Cup Day 2025 lands on Thursday, November 13, and every U.S. store will hand out a free, limited-edition reusable red cup with the purchase of any handcrafted holiday beverage—hot, iced, or blended—while supplies last. The promotion begins when stores open and is available through in-café orders, the Starbucks app, drive-thru, and third-party delivery. Drinks qualifying for the giveaway include classics such as the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, and the nondairy Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte introduced this year. 2025’s cup features a fresh candy-apple-red background ringed by a green base and a playful gift-tag graphic on the back, making it easy to jot down a friend’s name or a festive message. Starbucks says the design nods to nostalgic wrapping-paper prints and pairs with the season’s new Hello Kitty merchandise line debuting the same week. Supplies traditionally run out within hours, so arriving early—or scheduling a mobile order just after your local café opens—is the safest bet. If you bring this reusable cup back on any visit after November 13, you’ll earn a 10-cent discount and an extra 25 Stars when paying with a Starbucks Rewards–linked payment, reinforcing the chain’s sustainability push. A few fine-print reminders: • One free cup per qualifying drink; no additional purchase minimum. • Baristas cannot hold cups. • Customizations cost extra. • Licensed locations inside airports, grocery stores, and campus buildings typically participate, but check with the specific store to avoid disappointment. Expect long lines, especially during the morning rush, and surge pricing on delivery apps. Traffic historically peaks between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., then again at lunchtime as word spreads on social media. Strategize accordingly, and don’t forget to tag your photos #RedCupDay to join the nationwide caffeine-fueled celebration.