The festive season has officially arrived at Starbucks, as the coffee giant launches its much-anticipated Red Cup Day today, Thursday 13th November 2025. This annual tradition sees customers receiving a complimentary limited-edition reusable red cup with their purchase of a qualifying holiday beverage.
How to Claim Your Free Starbucks Red Cup
The popular promotion is available through every ordering method Starbucks offers. Whether you prefer to visit a store in person, use the drive-thru, order via the Starbucks app, or get your drink delivered, you can claim the giveaway. It is important to note that the offer excludes specific Christmas blend coffees, so be sure to select a drink from the approved holiday menu.
The 2025 edition of the iconic red cup is crafted with sustainability in mind, being made from 95 percent recycled materials. The design itself is a unique, hand-drawn creation by Starbucks artist Yvonne Chan, making this year's cup a special collector's item.
Benefits and Qualifying Drinks for the Promotion
Owning the red cup comes with ongoing perks. Customers who bring their clean cup back for future orders will receive a 10-cent discount on their drink. Furthermore, Starbucks Rewards members will earn double stars on their entire purchase made on Red Cup Day.
To secure your free reusable cup, you must order one of the following festive beverages: Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte, Sugar Cookie Breve, Gingerbread Chai, Gingerbread Latte, Peppermint Hot Chocolate, White Hot Chocolate, Hot Chocolate, Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai, Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte, Pecan Oatmilk Cortado, or any of the Holiday and Fall Cold Foams and Protein Cold Foams.
This one-day event marks a key moment in the UK's retail calendar, blending consumer excitement with a push towards sustainable practices. Don't miss your chance to get into the holiday spirit with this festive freebie.
