McDonald’s or Starbucks? Fast food chain’s new 2026 holiday menu includes seasonal drinks, meal deals
It’s not even Halloween, but McDonald’s is just days away from dropping its new holiday menu . And this year, it includes a number of seasonal beverages, just like Starbucks’ popular annual holiday offerings . McDonald’s is putting its host of festive drinks on the menu on Tuesday, November 3—as well as a new $8 meal deal , arriving one day before. Here’s what to know. McDonald’s 2026 holiday…
McDonald's is set to unveil its 2026 holiday menu in just days, on November 3, featuring a range of seasonal drinks and a new $8 meal deal. This new collection of beverages includes five seasonal options: Frosted Cranberry Splash with Sprite, two variants of the Red Bull Frosted Cranberry Energizer, and two types of Cookie Butter Frappés.
The drinks, available for a limited time in certain cities, aim to compete with Starbucks' own holiday drink lineup, which includes Apple Pomegranate Refresher, Tiramisu Velvet, and classics like Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulée Latte. McDonald's is also offering an $8 quarter pounder with cheese meal deal, including medium fries and a drink, and announcing the return of the McRib sandwich for a limited time.
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