when does starbucks winter menu start

Starbucks’ 2026 winter menu starts on January 6, 2026, in U.S. cafés and other participating locations.

Quick Scoop

• The Starbucks winter menu 2026 launch date is Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

• Social and food media outlets confirm winter items “drop” or “become available” that day nationwide.

• The winter lineup is separate from the earlier holiday menu (which usually starts in November), so expect this shift after the red-cup/holiday phase wraps.

If you’re planning a post-holiday coffee run, January 6 is the key date to watch for the Starbucks winter menu in 2026.