The holidays are a time for family, tradition and, of course, holiday food from your favorite chains. Many 2026 menus bring back items from past seasons, like Dunkin’s Toasted White Chocolate and Dairy Queen’s Peppermint Bark Blizzard, and several add something new, from McDonald’s Cookie Butter drinks to an all-new Krispy Kreme collection. I cover every chain below, and the filters at the top show only drinks, only desserts or only what’s new.
What’s new for 2026 vs. each chain’s 2025 holiday menu
- NewMcDonald’s: Frosted Cranberry and Cookie Butter drinks, none of them on last year’s holiday menu.
- NewKrispy Kreme: an all-new holiday collection and a Sugar Cookie Latte, Nov. 3 to Jan. 4.
- NewDairy Queen: the Peanut Butter Blossom Blizzard.
- NewDutch Bros: Merry Magic and the Holiday Sugar Cookie Cake Pop, its first themed food item.
- NewDunkin: new Cookie Butter and Toasted White Chocolate drinks in Donutcracker cups.
- ReturningDunkin’s Toasted White Chocolate Signature Latte and Cookie Butter Cloud Latte, Dairy Queen’s Peppermint Bark Blizzard, Dutch Bros’ Candy Cane and Hazelnut Truffle, and Caribou’s Ho Ho Mint Mocha.
Holiday Menu Calendar
Dutch Bros went first on Nov. 1, and most chains followed within the week. Dairy Queen and Krispy Kreme are the only ones that post an end date.
| Date | Chain |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1 | Dutch Bros |
| Nov. 2 | Dairy Queen Blizzards, through Jan. 3 |
| Nov. 2 | Caribou Coffee |
| Nov. 3 | McDonald’s holiday drinks |
| Nov. 3 | Krispy Kreme, through Jan. 4, 2027 |
| Nov. 4 | Dunkin |
| Nov. 5 | Starbucks |
| By Nov. 6 | Sonic |
| No date posted | Swig and Scooter’s Coffee |
| Nov. 16 to 20 | Burger King Advent Calendar sales |
| Dec. 1 | Starbucks Bearista Glass Cold Cup |
| Not posted yet | 7 Brew holiday drinks (holiday cups are out) |
Every Holiday Item
Every holiday menu itemFilter by drinks, desserts or what’s new, or pick a chain. Chains don’t post prices.
Dutch Bros
Blackberry, peach and cherry with holiday candy, as a Blended or Iced Rebel, a Myst Energy Refresher or a Blended or Iced Lemonade.
From Nov. 1, while supplies last.
Dutch Bros
A new name for last year’s sprinkle cookie flavor, as a Freeze, Iced Latte, Hot Latte, Iced Chai, Hot Chai or Shake.
From Nov. 1, while supplies last.
Dutch Bros
A tree-shaped sugar cookie cake pop coated in white chocolate, Dutch Bros’ first-ever themed food item.
From Nov. 1, while supplies last.
2 for $5 Cake Pops
Dutch Bros
As a mocha, Freeze, cold brew, hot cocoa or chocolate milk.
From Nov. 1, while supplies last.
Dutch Bros
As a mocha, Freeze, cold brew, hot cocoa or chocolate milk.
From Nov. 1, while supplies last.
Dairy Queen
Made with Hershey’s Mini Kisses, cookie pieces and peanut butter topping.
Nov. 2 to Jan. 3 at participating U.S. Locations.
Dairy Queen
New last year, when it was November’s Blizzard of the Month.
Nov. 2 to Jan. 3 at participating U.S. Locations.
Caribou
Hot, iced or blended.
From Nov. 2 at participating coffeehouses, the drive-thru and the Caribou app.
Caribou
From Nov. 2 at participating coffeehouses, the drive-thru and the Caribou app.
Caribou
From Nov. 2 at participating coffeehouses, the drive-thru and the Caribou app.
Caribou
From Nov. 2 at participating coffeehouses, the drive-thru and the Caribou app.
Caribou
From Nov. 2 at participating coffeehouses, the drive-thru and the Caribou app.
Caribou
From Nov. 2 at participating coffeehouses, the drive-thru and the Caribou app.
Caribou
From Nov. 2 at participating coffeehouses, the drive-thru and the Caribou app.
McDonald’s
Sprite with orange and cranberry flavors, cold foam and cranberry sprinkles.
From Nov. 3 at participating restaurants, for a limited time.
McDonald’s
The Frosted Cranberry flavor with classic Red Bull or Red Bull Zero.
From Nov. 3 at participating restaurants, for a limited time.
McDonald’s
With vanilla whipped topping and cookie crumbs.
From Nov. 3 at participating restaurants, for a limited time.
McDonald’s
With vanilla whipped topping and cookie crumbs.
From Nov. 3 at participating restaurants, for a limited time.
McDonald’s
With vanilla whipped topping and cookie crumbs.
From Nov. 3 at participating restaurants, for a limited time.
McDonald’s
On McDonald’s full menu.
From Nov. 3 at participating restaurants, for a limited time.
Krispy Kreme
Cheesecake Kreme filling, caramel icing and toffee graham crunch.
Nov. 3 to Jan. 4, 2027, at participating U.S. And Canadian shops.
Krispy Kreme
An Original Glazed doughnut in vanilla icing with a holiday sugar cookie topping.
Nov. 3 to Jan. 4, 2027, at participating U.S. And Canadian shops.
Krispy Kreme
Chocolate icing, Ghirardelli hot cocoa frosting and marshmallow bites.
Nov. 3 to Jan. 4, 2027, at participating U.S. And Canadian shops.
Krispy Kreme
Hot, iced or frozen.
Nov. 3 to Jan. 4, 2027, at participating U.S. And Canadian shops.
Cookie Butter Cloud Latte
Dunkin
New in 2025.
From Nov. 4 at participating restaurants, while supplies last.
Dunkin
From Nov. 4 at participating restaurants, while supplies last.
Dunkin
From Nov. 4 at participating restaurants, while supplies last.
Dunkin
From Nov. 4 at participating restaurants, while supplies last.
Dunkin
From Nov. 4 at participating restaurants, while supplies last.
Dunkin
From Nov. 4 at participating restaurants, while supplies last.
Dunkin
From Nov. 4 at participating restaurants, while supplies last.
Dunkin
From Nov. 4 at participating restaurants, while supplies last.
Dunkin
From Nov. 4 at participating restaurants, while supplies last.
Dunkin
From Nov. 4 at participating restaurants, while supplies last.
Starbucks
From Nov. 5.
Starbucks
From Nov. 5.
Sonic
On Sonic’s homepage by Nov. 6, for a limited time.
Sonic
On Sonic’s homepage by Nov. 6, for a limited time.
Swig
Water, sugar-free raspberry, sugar-free vanilla, raspberry puree, vanilla cream and frozen raspberry crumbles.
On Swig’s holiday menu, no dates posted.
Sleigh QueenNew
Swig
Coke Zero, pomegranate, raspberry puree and vanilla cream.
On Swig’s holiday menu, no dates posted.
Swig
Blended sugar-free energy or Mtn Dew with pomegranate, vanilla, strawberry puree, vanilla cream and frozen raspberry crumbles.
On Swig’s holiday menu, no dates posted.
Swig
Dr Pepper, dulce de leche, vanilla sauce and vanilla cream.
On Swig’s holiday menu, no dates posted.
Swig
A chocolate fudge cookie with peppermint frosting and crushed peppermint.
On Swig’s holiday menu, no dates posted.
Scooter’s
On Scooter’s homepage, no dates posted.
Scooter’s
On Scooter’s homepage, no dates posted.
Scooter’s
On Scooter’s homepage, no dates posted.
Scooter’s
On Scooter’s homepage, no dates posted.
Scooter’s
On Scooter’s homepage, no dates posted.
Scooter’s
On Scooter’s homepage, no dates posted.
Scooter’s
On Scooter’s homepage, no dates posted.
Scooter’s
On Scooter’s homepage, no dates posted.
Scooter’s
On Scooter’s homepage, no dates posted.
Scooter’s
On Scooter’s homepage, no dates posted.
Scooter’s
On Scooter’s homepage, no dates posted.
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Dutch Bros (Nov. 1)
Dutch Bros’ holiday menu arrived Nov. 1 at all 1,225+ locations, while supplies last. Merry Magic is the new drink: blackberry, peach and cherry with holiday candy, as a Blended or Iced Rebel, a Myst Energy Refresher or a Blended or Iced Lemonade. Sprinkle Cookie is a new name for last year’s sprinkle cookie flavor, now with chai versions, and the Holiday Sugar Cookie Cake Pop is what Dutch Bros calls its first-ever themed food item. The one price Dutch Bros posts is 2 for $5 Cake Pops.
Hazelnut Truffle and Candy Cane return, and last year’s Mistletoe, Jingle Nog Latte and Jingle Chai Nog aren’t on this year’s menu page. Nine holiday cups include kids’ and pets’ editions. My Dutch Bros fall menu page has the fall lineup.
Dairy Queen (Nov. 2 to Jan. 3)
Dairy Queen’s Holiday Cookie Swap Blizzard Treat Collection runs Nov. 2 to Jan. 3 at participating U.S. locations. The new Peanut Butter Blossom Blizzard is made with Hershey’s Mini Kisses, cookie pieces and peanut butter topping, and the Peppermint Bark Blizzard returns after its debut last year as November’s Blizzard of the Month. Last year’s Frosted Sugar Cookie Blizzard and Holiday Nog Shake aren’t in this year’s release.
The deals need a DQ Rewards account: upgrade the $8 Meal Deal’s sundae to a small Blizzard Treat for $2 more, for a limited time, and two cupcakes for $6, Nov. 2 to 29. My Dairy Queen fall menu page has the fall Blizzards.
McDonald’s (Nov. 3)
McDonald’s holiday drinks arrived Nov. 3 at participating restaurants nationwide, for a limited time, and its homepage calls them “All-new holiday drinks.” The Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite mixes Sprite with orange and cranberry flavors, cold foam and cranberry sprinkles, and the Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer comes with classic Red Bull or Red Bull Zero. The Cookie Butter Frappé, Latte and Iced Coffee come with vanilla whipped topping and cookie crumbs.
McDonald’s posts no prices. The Holiday Pie, back Nov. 14 last year, isn’t announced for 2026.
Krispy Kreme (Nov. 3 to Jan. 4)
Krispy Kreme’s holiday collection runs Nov. 3 through Jan. 4, 2027, at participating U.S. and Canadian shops, in shop, at the drive-thru and online. All three doughnuts are new: the Caramel Toffee Cheesecake Doughnut, the Sugar Cookie Doughnut and the Hot Cocoa Doughnut with Ghirardelli, plus a Sugar Cookie Latte, hot, iced or frozen. Last year’s collection was Krispy Kreme x Peanuts, Nov. 29 to Dec. 24, 2025, so this year’s starts earlier and runs past New Year’s. My Krispy Kreme fall page has the fall doughnuts.
Dunkin (Nov. 4)
Dunkin’s holiday menu arrived Nov. 4 at participating restaurants nationwide, while supplies last, in Donutcracker cups and boxes, a new nutcracker-style design. The Cookie Butter Cloud Latte returns from last year, joined by a Cookie Butter Cloud Dunkalatte, Cookie Butter Hot Chocolate, Cookie Butter Matcha, Iced Cookie Butter Oat Chai Latte and Spiced Cookie Iced Coffee, none of them in Dunkin’s 2025 holiday release. The Toasted White Chocolate Signature Latte returns too, with a new Toasted White Chocolate Cloud Latte, Almond White Chocolate Shakin’ Espresso and Raspberry White Chocolate Matcha.
Separate from the menu, a $1 donation to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, Nov. 4 to 30, gets a limited-edition sticker sheet, and Dunkin Rewards members get bonus-point offers through November. My Dunkin Halloween menu page has the fall drinks.
Starbucks (Nov. 5)
Starbucks’ holiday menu arrived Nov. 5 with the new Tiramisu Velvet Latte and Bearista Cake Pop. Mystery Bearista cups in surprise boxes come Nov. 10, Red Cup Day is Nov. 17, and the Bearista Glass Cold Cup returns Dec. 1. My Starbucks holiday menu page has every drink and cup.
Sonic (by Nov. 6)
Sonic’s “NEW Seasonal Sips” were on its homepage by Nov. 6, for a limited time: Holiday Creamy Vanilla made with Coca-Cola and Merry Berry Fizz made with Sprite. Sonic posts no launch date or prices.
Swig (no date posted)
Swig’s holiday menu, under “New Holiday Sips at Swig!”, lists Raspberry Breeze, Sleigh Queen, Frost Mode and Dr De Leche, plus a Peppermint Crinkle Cookie, with no dates or prices. Sleigh Queen is Coke Zero with pomegranate, raspberry puree and vanilla cream.
Caribou Coffee (Nov. 2)
Caribou’s holiday menu started Monday, Nov. 2, at participating coffeehouses, the drive-thru and the Caribou app. New this year are the Cookie Butter White Mocha, hot, iced or blended, the Warm Spice Morning Bun and Winter Wish Blend, a bagged holiday coffee. The Ho Ho Mint Mocha, Spicy Mocha, cranberry drinks, Chocolate Truffle Brownie and Reindeer Blend return.
Scooter’s Coffee (no date posted)
Scooter’s Coffee’s holiday menu, on its homepage with no dates or prices posted, includes the Candy Cane Chaos Mocha Latte and Hot Chocolate, Santa’s Cookie Latte and Stocking Stuffer Sugar Cookies, the Butterscotch Caramelicious Latte, Butterscotch Chai Latte and Bah Humbug Butterscotch Muffin, and the Sleighcation Pineapple Smoothie.
7 Brew (holiday drinks not posted yet)
7 Brew’s holiday cups are out, but its holiday drink menu isn’t posted as of Nov. 8. November’s featured drinks are fall flavors, among them the Pecan Pie Breve and Cinnamon Roll Cocoa. Last year 7 Brew’s Christmas drinks, including the Candy Cane Mocha and Santa’s Cookie Mocha, were on its menu by Nov. 17, 2025.
On Nov. 11, veterans get 50% off their drink order at participating stands, and on Nov. 27, Black Friday, buy a bakery item and get one of equal or lesser value free. My 7 Brew fall menu page has the fall drinks.
Burger King Advent Calendar (Nov. 16 to 20)
Burger King’s Advent Calendar, $19.54, has 12 doors of minis that build a tiny Burger King, and 110 sell each day Nov. 16 to 20 at 9 a.m. PT on BKAdventCalendar.com. It’s merchandise, not a menu item, and my Burger King Advent Calendar page has the details.
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Holiday Fast Food FAQ
When does the holiday menu come out?
Most chains launched in the first week of November 2026: Dutch Bros on Nov. 1, Dairy Queen and Caribou on Nov. 2, McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme on Nov. 3, Dunkin on Nov. 4 and Starbucks on Nov. 5.
When does Dunkin’s holiday menu come out?
Dunkin’s holiday menu arrived Nov. 4, 2026, at participating restaurants nationwide, while supplies last.
When does 7 Brew’s holiday menu come out?
7 Brew hasn’t posted a holiday drink menu as of Nov. 8. Its holiday cups are out, and last year its Christmas drinks were on the menu by Nov. 17.
How long are Dairy Queen’s holiday Blizzards available?
Through Jan. 3, 2027, at participating U.S. locations.
When does the Starbucks holiday menu come out?
It arrived Nov. 5, 2026, with the new Tiramisu Velvet Latte and Bearista Cake Pop. Red Cup Day is Nov. 17.
My Fall and Halloween Fast Food 2026 guide has the fall menus, and my Christmas candy guide has the season’s candy.
