Dunkin’ Halloween Munchkins bucket reportedly returns Oct. 14

Dunkin’s purple Halloween Munchkins bucket, filled with 50 Munchkins, is reportedly back Wednesday, Oct. 14. Dunkin’ hasn’t confirmed the date, and buckets sold out fast last year.

Dunkin’s Halloween Munchkins bucket may be back as soon as Wednesday.

The purple pail, which holds 50 Munchkins donut holes, is reportedly returning Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to leaked menu details reported by The Takeout. A social media post shared by New Jersey radio station WOBM points to the same date.

Dunkin’ hasn’t announced it yet, so treat the date as a rumor until it’s official.

When does the Dunkin’ Halloween bucket come out?

Reportedly on Oct. 14. The Takeout reported in September that Dunkin’s Halloween menu would roll out in two parts.

The first wave of drinks arrived Sept. 30. The second wave, set for Oct. 14, reportedly includes the 50-count Halloween Munchkin Bucket, Halloween donuts and the Berry Battie Daydream Refresher.

In past years, some stores have put the buckets out a little early, according to The Krazy Coupon Lady.

What does the 2026 Dunkin’ Munchkins bucket look like?

Purple, with a spooky twist. The post WOBM shared describes “purple Halloween buckets“ with ghost and bat designs.

Dunkin’ hasn’t shared official photos, so the final design could look different.

How much is the Dunkin’ Halloween Munchkins bucket?

Dunkin’ hasn’t said for 2026. Last year, the bucket started at $14.69 and cost up to $20 at some stores, according to The Krazy Coupon Lady.

A regular 50-count box of Munchkins was $13.99 at the time, so the bucket cost a little more.

Each store sets its own prices, and they can vary a lot.

How many Munchkins come in the Halloween bucket?

Fifty. Dunkin’s official 2024 announcement said the bucket “can be filled with a 50-count assortment“ of Munchkins, and the 2025 bucket was also a 50-count.

You can usually pick your own mix of flavors. In 2024, Dunkin’ added sprinkle-covered Munchkins to the lineup.

Does the Dunkin’ Halloween bucket sell out?

Yes, often. In 2024, each store had about 100 buckets, and “once they were gone, they were gone,” according to The Krazy Coupon Lady.

Some stores also sell empty buckets for about $3 to $5, but not all of them do.

If you want one, go early, and call your local Dunkin’ first.

Can you use the Dunkin’ bucket for trick-or-treating?

Yes, and a lot of families do. Once the Munchkins are gone, the pail doubles as a trick-or-treat basket, The Krazy Coupon Lady noted.

Give it a quick wash first, since it held powdered and glazed donut holes. It also makes a cute candy bowl by the front door on Halloween night.

When did Dunkin’ start selling Halloween Munchkins buckets?

Dunkin’ debuted the Halloween bucket in 2024, and it quickly became a fan favorite. That year, it arrived Oct. 16 in a purple pail with a Halloween design, according to Dunkin’.

It came back on Oct. 15 in 2025, according to The Krazy Coupon Lady. If the Oct. 14 date holds, this year’s bucket will arrive a day earlier than last year’s.

What else is on Dunkin’s Halloween menu?

A lot of spooky drinks. Dunkin’s Halloween lineup arrived Sept. 30 with drinks like the Terror-misu Cloud Latte, Franki Matcha and Sour Apple Energy, according to Elite Daily.

The Berry Battie refresher and Halloween donuts are reportedly coming with the bucket. Dunkin’ also has an Avengers: Doomsday menu tie-in this fall.

The Halloween menu usually runs through Oct. 31. Then it’s on to the holidays.

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Hat Tips:

• The Takeout, Dylan Murray (Sept. 2, 2026), the leaked two-phase Halloween menu and the Oct. 14 bucket date

• WOBM (Oct. 2026), the social post on the Oct. 14 date and purple bucket design

• The Krazy Coupon Lady (Oct. 16, 2025), the 2025 price, release date, empty-bucket prices and 2024 stock levels

• Dunkin’ (Oct. 1, 2024), the original Halloween Munchkins bucket announcement

• Elite Daily (Oct. 1, 2026), the Sept. 30 Halloween drinks

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