Starbucks UK Double-Star Days in September and October 2025
Starbucks UK is running a new round of Double-Star Days this autumn.
For regular customers, these events are one of the fastest ways to earn free drinks and food.
Here’s everything you need to know to collect Stars quickly and save money while the offer lasts.
What Are Double-Star Days?
Starbucks Rewards members earn one Star for every 10p they spend in UK stores.
On a Double-Star Day, that rate doubles: two Stars for every 10p.
Collect 150 Stars and you can redeem them for a free drink of any size, including seasonal items like the Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino or the new Protein Latte.
Dates for Autumn 2025
Starbucks does not always reveal all dates at once, but the company has confirmed the first wave for this season:
- Thursday 19 September 2025
- Saturday 27 September 2025
- Friday 11 October 2025
- Saturday 26 October 2025
More dates may be added. The easiest way to check is through the Starbucks UK app, where a banner appears a few days before each event.
How to Take Part
- Join Starbucks Rewards
Sign up free in the Starbucks app or on the website. You need an account to collect Stars. - Activate the Offer
On the morning of a Double-Star Day, open the app and tap “Activate.”
You must do this before you pay, or you’ll earn only the usual single Stars. - Pay Through the App
Use the Starbucks card in the app or a linked payment method.
Mobile Order & Pay counts too, which is handy if stores are busy. - Buy Anything on the Menu
Drinks, food, or merchandise all count toward Double Stars.
Tips to Maximise Rewards
- Plan Big Orders
If you regularly buy coffee for friends or colleagues, wait for a Double-Star Day.
A £25 group order earns 500 Stars instead of 250—enough for three free drinks. - Combine with Personal Offers
Starbucks sometimes sends “Bonus Star Challenges” (like “earn 50 Stars when you buy 3 lattes”).
If one of these overlaps with a Double-Star Day, you can stack the rewards. - Bring a Reusable Cup
You still get the 25p discount and the Double Stars. - Order Seasonal Drinks
Autumn drinks like the Pumpkin Spice Latte cost a little more, which means more Stars.
A grande PSL at £4.90 earns 98 Stars instead of 49.
Why It Matters Now
The new 2025 autumn menu is popular and slightly more expensive than last year.
Double-Star Days help offset that increase and keep customers coming back for the new protein drinks and limited-edition pastries.
Common Questions
Do gift card purchases count?
No. Buying a gift card does not earn Stars, but using it on a Double-Star Day does.
Do delivery orders qualify?
Orders placed through the Starbucks UK app for pickup count.
Third-party delivery services like Uber Eats do not.
Will more dates be added?
Starbucks often adds last-minute Double-Star Days near Halloween and Bonfire Night.
Check the app each week in late October.
Final Takeaway
Double-Star Days are one of the best perks of the Starbucks Rewards programme.
By timing larger orders and stacking personal offers, you can earn free drinks much faster—perfect for enjoying this year’s Pumpkin Spice Caramel Macchiato or the new Protein Latte without paying full price.
Keep the Starbucks app handy through September and October 2025 so you never miss a date.