Starbucks' special cup for its Red Cup Day this year is made with 95 percent recycled material and features a hand-drawn illustration by Starbucks designer Yvonne Chan.

Starbucks' annual Red Cup Day is almost here.

On Thursday, Nov. 13, customers who order a handcrafted holiday beverage at participating U.S. Starbucks locations will receive a free, limited-edition grande (16 oz.) reusable red cup, while supplies last.

Starbucks said the red cup giveaway is available however you order, including in-store and via the drive-thru, as well as in the Starbucks app and Starbucks delivery on DoorDash, GrubHub, and Uber Eats.

But the coffee chain's annual giveaway could be impacted by labor relations at certain locations, as Starbucks union members voted Nov. 5 to approve a strike across the United States on Red Cup Day unless a contract agreement is reached.

Starbucks spokesperson Jaci Anderson told USA TODAY on Nov. 12 the "overwhelming majority" of its locations are expected to remain open and serve customers as normal on Red Cup Day, adding that less than 1% of its coffeehouses have been impacted by strike activity in the past.

Meanwhile, Starbucks says it is "investing in more staffing to bring Red Cup Day to life," including adding more baristas in stores to "provide the best customer experience."

This year's cup is made with 95 percent recycled material, according to the company, and features an illustration of the front of a Starbucks coffeehouse, hand-drawn by Starbucks designer Yvonne Chen.

After Red Cup Day, customers who bring back their reusable cup, or any cup, will receive a 10-cent discount on their beverage, plus Starbucks Rewards members will earn double stars on their entire order, the company said.

Which drinks are eligible for Starbucks Red Cup Day 2025?

According to Starbucks, customers can order the following beverages to receive the reusable cup:

  • Peppermint Mocha
  • Caramel Brulée Latte
  • Sugar Cookie Latte
  • Sugar Cooke 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
  • Holiday and Fall cold foams and protein cold foams

Notably, Starbucks Christmas Blend and Starbucks Reserve Christmas brewed coffee are not included in this offer, according to the chain.

Starbucks union says it plans to strike on Red Cup Day if contract not reached

Starbucks Workers United announced the strike would begin on Thursday, Nov. 13, the day Starbucks plans to celebrate Red Cup Day, unless a contract agreement is reached.

The union did not disclose how many Starbucks locations would be affected; however, it said workers in at least 25 cities are planning to strike, with further locations potentially added. The union has cited the large gap in CEO-to-worker pay in their contract demands.

More than 100 lawmakers urged Starbucks to resume bargaining talks with Workers United in letters sent to Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol on Monday, Nov. 10, Reuters reported, arguing the coffee giant has the resources to increase workers' pay and benefits.

“Our fight is about actually making Starbucks jobs the best jobs in retail. Right now, it’s only the best job in retail for Brian Niccol,” said Jasmine Leli, a three-year Starbucks barista and strike captain from Buffalo, New York, in a Nov. 5 news release.

Starbucks Corp. spokesperson Jaci Anderson told USA TODAY that the company was disappointed the union is choosing to strike rather than negotiate.

“When they’re ready to come back, we’re ready to talk,” she said.

Starbucks Workers United represents employees at about 550 unionized shops among the coffee chain’s estimated 10,000 U.S. locations.

Contributing: Melina Khan & Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.

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