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While astronomers and meteorologists may debate when fall officially begins, many coffee lovers mark the season's arrival with Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Starbucks announced Aug. 3 that itsPumpkin Spice Latte
, known as the PSL, will return to stores nationwide later this month. Since debuting in 2003, the drink has become a fall staple and one of the coffee chain's most recognizable seasonal offerings.Here's when Pumpkin Spice Lattes return to Starbucks menus this year.

When do Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Lattes return?
Pumpkin spice lattes return to Starbucks locations on Tuesday, Aug. 25, the company teased on Instagram.
When does Starbucks' fall menu come out?
Starbucks' fall menu also launches Aug. 25.
Starbucks fall drink, food menu for 2026
In addition to the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Starbucks' fall menu includes:
- Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew.
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai.
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso.
- Pumpkin Spice Chai.
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha.
- Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino.
- Pecan Cortado.
- Iced Pecan Crunch Latte.
- Pecan Crunch Latte.
- Iced Banana Bread Latte.
- Iced Banana Bread Chai.
- Chaider.
- Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket.
- Hedgehog Cake Pop.
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin.
Dunkin' also bringing back pumpkin
Dunkin' will release its lineup of pumpkin-flavored drinks
and treats on Wednesday, Aug. 19, the company announced onInstagram.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: PSLs are back! Starbucks announces return date, 2026 fall menu











