McDonald’s UK has officially announced its Christmas menu for 2026. The festive range launches Wednesday 20 November 2026 and runs for six weeks nationwide, with 12 items in total — two of them brand new. And yes, the Grinch is back, but only in the Happy Meal this year: it’s a “Merry Grinchmas”.
Quick answer
McDonald’s UK Christmas menu 2026 launches Wednesday 20 November 2026, runs about 6 weeks, with 12 items.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cheesy McCrispy | £5.99 / £7.79 meal |
| Terry’s Chocolate Orange Pie | £1.99 |
| Big Tasty | £5.79 / £7.59 meal |
| Big Tasty with Bacon | £6.59 / £8.39 meal |
| Cheese Melt Dippers (4 pcs) | £2.49 |
| Cheese Melt Dippers Sharebox | £6.79 |
| Terry’s Chocolate Orange McFlurry | £2.19 |
| Terry’s Chocolate Orange Mini McFlurry | £1.59 |
| Galaxy Caramel McFlurry | £2.19 |
| Galaxy Caramel Mini McFlurry | £1.59 |
| Galaxy Caramel Latte | £2.69 |
| Galaxy Caramel Hot Chocolate | £2.69 |
| Grinchmas Happy Meal | 20 November to 31 December |
The headline news: the Cheesy McCrispy (£5.99) and the Terry’s Chocolate Orange Pie (£1.99) are the two brand-new items. Everything else is a returning favourite — McDonald’s Big Tasty, Cheese Melt Dippers, both festive McFlurries and the Galaxy Caramel hot drinks.
Prices are approximate and vary by restaurant.
Quick facts
- Launch date: Wednesday 20 November 2026 (confirmed by McDonald’s UK)
- End date: about six weeks later — expected to run until around the end of December / early January
- Number of items: 12 (2 brand new, 10 returning)
- Theme / collaboration: Merry Grinchmas — the Grinch stars in the Happy Meal, with 8 collectible toys and Grinch visits to restaurants nationwide
McDonald’s festive menus are limited runs, and popular items sell through before the end date in many restaurants. If there is something you specifically want to try, do not leave it until the final week.
Every festive item and its price
Here is the full confirmed line-up with prices as announced:
| Item | Price (2026) |
|---|---|
| Cheesy McCrispy (NEW) | £5.99 / £7.79 as a meal |
| Terry’s Chocolate Orange Pie (NEW) | £1.99 |
| Big Tasty | £5.79 / £7.59 as a meal |
| Big Tasty with Bacon | £6.59 / £8.39 as a meal |
| Cheese Melt Dippers (4 pcs) | £2.49 |
| Cheese Melt Dippers Sharebox | £6.79 |
| Terry’s Chocolate Orange McFlurry | £2.19 |
| Terry’s Chocolate Orange Mini McFlurry | £1.59 |
| Galaxy Caramel McFlurry | £2.19 |
| Galaxy Caramel Mini McFlurry | £1.59 |
| Galaxy Caramel Latte | £2.69 |
| Galaxy Caramel Hot Chocolate | £2.69 |
Festive burger items (Big Tasty, Big Tasty with Bacon, Cheesy McCrispy) are generally available from 11am, after the breakfast menu ends.
What’s new in 2026
Cheesy McCrispy — £5.99 (£7.79 as a meal)
The big one. A 100% chicken breast fillet in a crispy, crunchy coating, loaded with lettuce, crispy onions, pink pickled onion chutney, bacon, two slices of cheese and cheese sauce. McDonald’s calls it “the ultimate festive feat” — the McCrispy, levelled up. Note: while the Cheesy McCrispy joins the menu, the regular McCrispy takes a break.
Terry’s Chocolate Orange Pie — £1.99
The dessert everyone asked for: a crispy chocolate pastry filled with Terry’s Chocolate Orange-flavoured chocolate ganache. It’s a first-ever item — never on the menu before.
For the background on how this year’s range was expected to shape up, see our Christmas menu 2026 guide.
What’s returning
- Big Tasty — £5.79 (£7.59 as a meal); with bacon £6.59 (£8.39 as a meal). Last seen back in March, the beef-and-Emmental classic returns for its usual winter run.
- Cheese Melt Dippers — £2.49; sharebox £6.79. The breaded Camembert dippers with rich tomato dip are back after being dropped from menus at the start of 2024.
- Terry’s Chocolate Orange McFlurry — £2.19 (£1.59 mini). Back for the first time since 2023: soft dairy ice cream swirled with Terry’s Chocolate Orange mini segments and topped with Terry’s Chocolate Orange sauce.
- Galaxy Caramel McFlurry — £2.19 (£1.59 mini). Soft dairy ice cream with Galaxy Chocolate stars and Galaxy Caramel sauce.
- Galaxy Caramel Latte — £2.69. Smooth latte with Galaxy Caramel flavour syrup, caramel cream and Galaxy Chocolate stars.
- Galaxy Caramel Hot Chocolate — £2.69. The caffeine-free alternative with the same Galaxy Caramel treatment.
What’s gone from last year
Not everything from 2025 made it back. Missing from the 2026 line-up:
- Cheesy Chicken Stack — 2025’s festive chicken burger is out, replaced by the Cheesy McCrispy
- Grinch Big Mac / 9 McNuggets / McPlant meals (£9.09) — 2025’s full Grinch meals are gone; the Grinch appears only in the Happy Meal this year
- Grinched McShaker Fries — the gherkin-seasoned shake fries didn’t survive
- Mischief McFlurry and Chocolate Brownie McFlurry — replaced by the returning Terry’s Chocolate Orange and Galaxy Caramel McFlurries
- Grumble Pie — 2025’s apple, cranberry and custard pie is replaced by the Terry’s Chocolate Orange Pie
- Coconut Latte / Coconut Hot Chocolate — replaced by the Galaxy Caramel drinks
- Frozen Grinch Lemonade — gone
- Double Big Tasty — no double version confirmed for 2026; it’s single or with bacon only
When does the Christmas menu start and end?
The festive menu launches Wednesday 20 November 2026 in McDonald’s UK restaurants nationwide and runs for about six weeks — McDonald’s says it will be available “nationwide for six weeks”, which takes it to around the end of December. The Grinchmas Happy Meal runs on a confirmed window of 20 November to 31 December.
Festive burgers are usually available from 11am (after breakfast service). The full range should be orderable in the McDonald’s app from day one.
If you are comparing the full range against your budget, our festive menu prices guide tracks the complete price list in one place.
Deals worth knowing about
No festive-specific app deals have been announced yet beyond the menu itself — but the standard playbook applies: check the MyMcDonald’s app in late November for launch-week offers and rewards points on festive items.
Our running round-up of McDonald’s Christmas deals for December 2026 is updated as offers land.
Planning a group order?
The Cheese Melt Dippers Sharebox (£6.79) is the natural group pick — it works out cheaper per dipper than standard portions. Pair it with a couple of Big Tastys and a round of Galaxy Caramel hot chocolates and you’ve got a festive spread without the restaurant bill.
For bigger orders, our guide to McDonald’s food for Christmas parties covers quantities and best-value picks.
Frequently asked questions
When does McDonald’s Christmas menu 2026 launch?
Wednesday 20 November 2026, confirmed by McDonald’s UK. It runs for about six weeks.
When does the Christmas menu end?
McDonald’s says six weeks from launch — so around the end of December / early January. Popular items can sell out earlier, so don’t wait for the final week.
How many items are on the 2026 festive menu?
12 items: 2 brand new (Cheesy McCrispy, Terry’s Chocolate Orange Pie) and 10 returning favourites.
Is the Big Tasty coming back for Christmas 2026?
Yes — the Big Tasty (£5.79 / £7.59 meal) and Big Tasty with Bacon (£6.59 / £8.39 meal) are both back. Full Big Tasty Christmas 2026 details here.
Are festive items available on delivery?
Generally yes via the usual delivery partners (Uber Eats, Just Eat, Deliveroo) — though delivery prices are typically higher than in-restaurant.
Final thoughts
Order one: the Cheesy McCrispy — it’s the only genuinely new savoury item and the one everyone will be talking about. Best value: the Terry’s Chocolate Orange Pie at £1.99 — the cheapest festive item and the new dessert. And the end-date reminder: six weeks goes fast, and Cheese Melt Dippers have a habit of disappearing early.
Prices are approximate and vary by restaurant. Menu items and prices confirmed from McDonald’s UK’s announcement at the time of publishing.
Since the festive range launches on 20 November, see the McDonald’s November 2026 menu for what else is new that month.
Christmas 2026 FAQ
When does the McDonald’s Christmas menu 2026 launch in the UK?
It launches Wednesday 20 November 2026, confirmed by McDonald’s UK, and runs for about six weeks.
How much is the Big Tasty in the Christmas 2026 menu?
The Big Tasty is £5.79, or £7.59 as a meal.
What is new on the McDonald’s Christmas menu 2026?
The two brand-new items are the Cheesy McCrispy and the Terry’s Chocolate Orange Pie.
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