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Okay you guys, stop what you are doing right now because I have the absolute biggest news for your coffee loving soul! The official Starbucks Fall 2026 launch date just got leaked by real baristas, and I am practically screaming in my car outside the drive-thru.
If you know me, you know that August is not late summer in my brain. August is officially PSL eve! I have been stalking the barista forums, checking Reddit threads, and casually interrogating my local barista twice a day while picking up my iced coffee. The official word is finally in, so go grab your calendar and write this down in permanent marker.
When Is the Starbucks Fall 2026 Launch Date?
Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 20, 2026! That is the official date when the full fall lineup hits Starbucks stores nationwide.
Baristas are reporting that fall syrups and pumpkin sauce tubs are already arriving in the back rooms of stores across the country. As usual, Starbucks is dropping the autumn menu on a Thursday, giving us the ultimate weekend preview to kick off cozy season early.
The Confirmed Starbucks Fall 2026 Drink Lineup
Here is everything baristas have confirmed is coming to the menu on August 20th:
- The Pumpkin Spice Latte: The undisputed queen of fall is returning for its 23rd year! Available hot, iced, or blended as a Frappuccino.
- Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew: Starbucks signature cold brew sweetened with vanilla syrup, topped with that creamy pumpkin cream cold foam and pumpkin spice topping.
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte: This viral drink is officially back on the core fall menu after absolutely breaking the internet last year.
- Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato: Layered flavors of apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar combined with espresso and creamy oatmilk.
- Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte: Returning after its huge debut, featuring buttery pecan flavor notes topped with a crunchy pecan sugar sprinkle.
While we wait for the official drop date, you can totally get your fix early by ordering from our huge list of Starbucks secret menu recipes or checking out our favorite Disney secret menu drinks for cozy park vibes at home!
Confirmed Fall Bakery Treats
It would not be a real Starbucks launch without the bakery case getting a total autumn overhaul. Here is what you can order alongside your iced PSL:
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin: That rich pumpkin muffin stuffed with sweet cream cheese filling and sprinkled with chopped spiced pepitas.
- Baked Apple Croissant: Warm, flaky dough filled with sweet apple filling.
- Owl Cake Pop: The cutest vanilla cake pop dipped in purple chocolate coating with cute owl features.
Get Ready for Launch Day
Speaking of Target, if you are hitting up the Target Starbucks counter on launch day, make sure to sprint to the dollar section! I just spotted the cutest Target Bullseye Dollar Spot Ceramic Pumpkin Mug Set for just $5 that will make your home brewed fall coffees feel instantly cozy.
Set your alarm for August 20th, call your bestie, and get ready to treat yourself to that very first pumpkin spice sip of 2026!
