Limited-Edition Chip Drop Calendar
Last checked 27 October 2026New and limited-edition chips by month and country, updated weekly from our news desk.
🎃 Halloween? See spooky & limited-edition chips around the world. Each entry links to its source and, where we covered it, to our news story. Dates are on-shelf dates from the source. Where the source only reported a launch, we show “Reported” with the article date. The calendar is updated weekly (13 drops listed; last checked 27 October 2026). Know a launch we missed? Reply to the newsletter.
December 2026
🇺🇸 United States
- 1 Dec 2026 (select retailers): Lay's Wavy Milk Chocolate and Dubai-Style Dark Chocolate (Holi-LAY'S). Chocolate-covered Wavy chips; wider rollout planned for 2027. Source: PepsiCo press release · our story
November 2026
🇺🇸 United States
- 8 Nov 2026: Lay's Maple Bacon (Holi-LAY'S). First US appearance of the flavour. Source: PepsiCo press release · our story
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- 4 Nov 2026 (Tesco exclusive): Walkers Gold Cider Vinegar & Sea Salt. Part of the new premium Gold range. Source: The Grocer · our story
October 2026
🇯🇵 Japan
- Week of 26 Oct 2026: Calbee Potato Chips Nori-Shio (50th-anniversary renewal). Recipe refresh ahead of the flavour's 50th birthday; not a limited edition. Source: Calbee press release (Japanese) · our story
🇺🇸 United States
- 25 Oct 2026: Lay's Cheddar Scalloped-Style Potatoes and Roasted Holiday Turkey (Holi-LAY'S). Limited-time holiday flavours, nationwide. Source: PepsiCo press release · our story
- Reported 12 Oct 2026: Lay's Wavy Magic Masala (Diwali limited edition). Sold via Lay's TikTok Shop and select grocers. Source: Allrecipes (via AOL) · our story
🇰🇷 South Korea
- Reported 20 Oct 2026: Haitai / Calbee Jagarico Salad potato sticks. Japanese potato sticks newly sold in Korea. Source: Yonhap News Agency (Korean) · our story
- 15 Oct 2026: Haitai Saengsaeng Gamjajeon (potato pancake) chips. Limited run of 180,000 bags at Lotte Mart, Lotte Super and 7-Eleven. Source: Yonhap News Agency (Korean) · our story
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Reported 14 Oct 2026: Walkers Gold range (Somerset Mature Cheddar & Onion, Sea Salt & Olive Oil, Black Truffle). New premium sharing range. Source: The Grocer · our story
September 2026
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- From 23 Sep 2026 (Sainsbury's, Ocado): KETTLE Chips Beef Bourguignon & Winter Herbs (festive limited edition). On sale until the end of December. Source: Retail Times · our story
- Reported 8 Sep 2026: Walkers Do Us A Flavour finalists: Salt & Pepper Chicken; Grilled Cheese & Chilli Jam. Sales to 30 November decide which flavour stays. Source: Scottish Grocer · our story
🇺🇸 United States
- Rolling out from Sep 2026: Pringles Pringles Dippers (Original, French Onion, Bacon Cheddar). New permanent line, not a limited edition. Source: Mars (PR Newswire) · our story
March 2026
🇺🇸 United States
FAQs
How often is the limited-edition calendar updated?
Weekly, from launches covered by our news desk and from brand press releases and trade press. Every entry carries its source.
What are the Lay's holiday flavours for 2026?
According to PepsiCo, the Holi-LAY'S lineup is Cheddar Scalloped-Style Potatoes and Roasted Holiday Turkey (25 October), Maple Bacon (8 November), and chocolate-covered Wavy Milk Chocolate and Dubai-Style Dark Chocolate at select retailers from 1 December.