Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte 2026: When does Pumpkin Spice return?
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte season officially returns on August 25, 2026. Here's when the PSL comes back, what's new on the fall menu and which pumpkin drinks customers can order this year.
Starbucks fans, the wait is over. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is officially returning to Starbucks on August 25, 2026, marking the beginning of the coffee chain's 2026 fall menu in the U.S. and several other participating markets.
Starbucks confirmed the launch date on August 24, putting an end to the annual speculation over when customers would once again be able to order its iconic pumpkin-flavored drinks. The company says PSL season begins August 25 alongside a broader lineup of new and returning fall beverages, food and seasonal merchandise.
When does Pumpkin Spice come out at Starbucks in 2026?
The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte returns Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
The same date marks the launch of Starbucks' 2026 fall menu, meaning customers can order the returning Pumpkin Spice Latte and other seasonal pumpkin beverages from participating stores starting August 25.
Starbucks first announced the August 25 launch earlier this month, and the company reiterated the date in its latest announcement on August 24.
For customers searching specifically for the 2026 Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte release date, there is therefore no need to wait for a September launch. Pumpkin Spice season arrives in late August once again.
What's on the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice menu in 2026?
The classic Pumpkin Spice Latte returns as the centerpiece of the fall lineup, but Starbucks is also expanding its pumpkin offering this year.
Returning favorites include:
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai
- Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino Blended Beverage
Starbucks is also introducing several new pumpkin drinks for the 2026 season:
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha
- Pumpkin Spice Chai
The new Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso combines Starbucks Blonde Espresso with brown sugar syrup and cinnamon, oat beverage and pumpkin cream cold foam. The Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha pairs iced matcha with pumpkin cream cold foam, while the Pumpkin Spice Chai combines spiced black tea, steamed milk and pumpkin sauce.
What is the Pumpkin Spice Latte?
The Pumpkin Spice Latte, commonly known as the PSL, combines Starbucks espresso and steamed milk with pumpkin, cinnamon and other warming spices. It can be served hot or iced and has become one of Starbucks' most recognizable seasonal beverages.
Starbucks says the 2026 pumpkin-spice lineup continues the flavor profile customers associate with the season, including notes of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.
Is the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew coming back?
Yes. The Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew is returning for the 2026 fall season alongside the PSL.
The drink features Starbucks cold brew and vanilla syrup topped with pumpkin cream cold foam. It offers a colder, less espresso-forward alternative to the traditional Pumpkin Spice Latte and has become one of Starbucks' most popular fall drinks.
Starbucks is adding more than pumpkin drinks
Pumpkin is not the only seasonal flavor returning to Starbucks this year.
The 2026 fall menu also includes returning pecan beverages such as the Pecan Cortado, Iced Pecan Crunch Latte and Pecan Crunch Latte.
Starbucks is also introducing banana-bread-inspired beverages and a new Chaider, a drink combining chai-inspired flavors with cider. The expanded menu gives customers more choices beyond the traditional pumpkin lineup.
When did Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte return in previous years?
Starbucks has increasingly made its fall menu a late-August event, allowing Pumpkin Spice season to begin well before the official start of autumn.
That tradition continues in 2026 with an August 25 launch. The date is particularly early compared with the calendar start of fall, but it follows Starbucks' strategy of making seasonal drinks available while summer is still underway.
Where can you get the 2026 Pumpkin Spice Latte?
The August 25 launch applies to participating Starbucks locations in the markets covered by the company's seasonal announcements. Availability, menu selections and launch timing can vary by country and individual store.
Starbucks has separately confirmed an August 25 launch for participating markets in Latin America and the Caribbean, while Starbucks Canada has also announced the same date for its fall menu.
Customers outside the U.S. should therefore check their local Starbucks menu or app before making a trip, as seasonal availability can differ between markets.
Why is Starbucks Pumpkin Spice so popular?
The Pumpkin Spice Latte has become more than a seasonal coffee. Its return has developed into an annual cultural event, with customers anticipating the announcement of the launch date months before the drink reaches stores.
Starbucks has leaned into that tradition again in 2026, partnering with lifestyle personality Martha Stewart to promote the return of PSL season. The company has also launched limited seasonal merchandise designed around the Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Bottom line: Pumpkin Spice is back
If you've been waiting for the return of Starbucks' fall drinks, the answer is official: Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte season begins August 25, 2026.
The classic PSL returns alongside Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino, while new additions such as Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha and Pumpkin Spice Chai expand the pumpkin lineup.
With Starbucks officially kicking off fall on August 25, pumpkin-spice season has arrived earlier than the first day of autumn once again.
Availability may vary by market and participating Starbucks location. Starbucks has announced the August 25 date for its U.S. fall launch and separately for other participating markets.
