When does the Starbucks PSL come back in 2026?
Last checked: May 2026 · Updated the moment Starbucks confirms.
Is the Pumpkin Spice Latte back yet?
NOT YET
2026 date not announced. Recent years: late August (Aug 26 in 2025).
Estimated · late AugustThe PSL is the unofficial start of fall — and it arrives earlier every year. Here's when it typically returns, the rest of the fall menu, and what you can sip right now while you wait.
The short answer
Starbucks hasn't named the 2026 date yet. The recent trend points to late August — the PSL returned August 26 in 2025 and August 22 in 2024 — with Starbucks usually confirming the date in mid-to-late July. First introduced in 2003, the drink has only crept earlier over time.
Sip pumpkin spice now (before the cafe drink)
At-home pumpkin spice products hit grocery shelves weeks ahead of the cafe PSL.
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The typical PSL timeline
| Phase | When (typical) | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| At-home products | Summer | Creamers, K-Cups, Nespresso & bottled lattes reach grocery stores |
| Date announced | Mid–late July | Starbucks confirms the return date (July 21 in 2025) |
| PSL returns to cafes | Late August | Aug 26 in 2025, Aug 22 in 2024 |
| Available | Through fall | On the menu for a limited time, while supplies last |
Grocery & at-home pumpkin spice
If you can't wait for the cafe drink, the at-home lineup arrives first. In recent years that's included Starbucks pumpkin spice ground coffee, K-Cup pods and Nespresso capsules, dairy and non-dairy PSL-inspired creamers, and ready-to-drink bottled pumpkin spice lattes — usually on shelves weeks before the cafe PSL returns. These are the easiest pumpkin-spice items to buy online year-round as the season approaches.
Starbucks fall menu
Beyond the PSL, recent fall menus have featured the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai, and Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte, with a new item or two added each year. Seasonal drinks like these make up a meaningful slice of Starbucks' annual sales.
Starbucks PSL FAQ
When does the PSL come back in 2026?
Not announced yet. Recent years point to late August, with the date usually confirmed in mid-to-late July. We'll update the status above when it's official.
What else is on the fall menu?
Recent menus included the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai, and Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte, plus new additions each year.
Can I get pumpkin spice before the PSL returns?
Yes — Starbucks' grocery products (coffee, K-Cups, creamers, bottled lattes) usually arrive weeks before the cafe drink.
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