Year of the Ox x Birdie - McDonald’s Philippines (February 2026)

Year of the Monkey x Hamburglar - McDonald’s Philippines (February 2026)

 

Year of the Rooster x Hamburglar- McDonald’s Philippines (February 2026)

 

In February 2026, McDonald’s Philippines marked the Year of the Rooster (specifically the Year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese zodiac) with a festive Lunar New Year celebration that blended local culture and playful brand fun by releasing a set of 12 zodiac-inspired collectibles featuring classic McDonald’s characters like Hamburglar, Grimace, and Birdie reimagined as zodiac animals with interchangeable shells and colored gems, including a special golden horse to commemorate the year; customers could get these keepsakes as part of a limited‑time “lucky combo” by adding a promo amount to any meal to also enjoy the Golden McFloat, all aimed at celebrating luck, food, and joy during the holiday season across McDo stores and app‑exclusive offers.

Year of the Goat x Hamburglar - McDonald’s Philippines (February 2026)

 

In February 2026, McDonald’s Philippines celebrated the Lunar New Year with a special Chinese zodiac-themed collectible drop that included iconic McDonald’s characters like Hamburglar, Grimace, and Birdie reimagined in adorable zodiac animal forms—each encased in a detachable shell with a colored gem and available for a limited time alongside the new Golden McFloat drink. This festive promotion was part of the brand’s effort to inject cultural fun and seasonal excitement into the McDonald’s experience in the Philippines, encouraging customers to collect all 12 zodiac-inspired figures while enjoying themed menu items during the Year of the Goat celebration.

Year of the Tiger x Grimace - McDonald’s Philippines (February 2026)

 

In February 2026, McDonald’s Philippines joined the Lunar New Year celebration and the Year of the Tiger festivities with a special promotional push that tapped into Chinese zodiac themes and added playful collectible appeal for customers. As part of its Lucky Combo and “12 Zodiac” collectible lineup, McDonald’s released a series of limited-edition toys and memorabilia featuring beloved McDonaldland characters—including Grimace styled as the Tiger zodiac—available with select meals for a limited time, blending festive cultural motifs with its iconic mascots to engage fans and diners during the holiday period.

Year of the Pig x Birdie - McDonald's Philippines (February 2026)

 

In February 2026, McDonald's Philippines marked the Year of the Pig and broader Lunar New Year festivities with a lively promotional campaign that blended cultural celebration with collectible fun. As part of this seasonal effort, McDonald’s launched a set of Chinese zodiac–inspired collectibles featuring popular McDonald’s characters such as Birdie reimagined as zodiac animals, each encased in a cute detachable shell with colored gems, which fans could collect for a limited time when added to meals alongside the new seasonal Golden McFloat drink. This promotion aimed to honour the festive spirit of the Year of the Fire Horse and offer customers a culturally themed, playful experience through food, drink and keepsake figurines.

Year of the Rabbit x Grimace - McDonald’s Philippines (February 2026)

 

In February 2026, McDonald’s Philippines rolled out a special Year of the Rabbit–themed Zodiac collectibles promotion tied to the Lunar New Year, featuring its beloved characters like Grimace reimagined as animals from the Chinese zodiac—including a Grimace x Rabbit design—as part of a broader 12-Zodiac toy collection available with meals. To join the fun, customers can add ₱168 to any meal to receive one of the non-blind collectible figures along with a limited-edition Golden McFloat drink, blending festive cultural celebration with collectible merchandise that appeals to fans and families nationwide during the holiday period.

Year of the Dragon x Birdie 5he Early Bird - McDonald’s Philippines (February 2026)

 

For February 2026, McDonald’s Philippines rolled out a special Lunar New Year “Year of the Dragon”-themed collectible campaign that featured iconic McDonald’s characters reimagined with Chinese zodiac animals, and among the highlighted designs was Birdie the Early Bird paired with zodiac animals like the Dragon, Snake, Pig, and Ox as part of the limited-time drop; customers could get one of the 12 zodiac-inspired figurines by adding ₱168 to any meal with a NEW Golden McFloat upgrade when purchasing at participating McDonald’s branches nationwide, blending festive collectibles with celebratory food and drink offerings through early March 2026.

Chinese Zodiac Toys - McDonald's Philippines (February 17, 2026)

 

In February 2026, McDonald’s Philippines celebrated the Lunar New Year — the Year of the Fire Horse — with a special Chinese Zodiac toy collection as part of its seasonal promotion. For a limited time, customers could collect 12 Chinese zodiac-inspired figurines that reimagined popular McDonald’s characters like Grimace, Hamburglar, and Birdie as the different zodiac animals, each housed in a cute, detachable shell with a colored gem that could be swapped across the set. There was also an extra golden horse shell to highlight the Year of the Fire Horse, and fans were encouraged to mix and match characters and shells to create their own combinations. These collectibles were available through a “Lucky Combo” — by adding a set amount to any meal, customers received one zodiac toy along with an upgrade to the new Golden McFloat, alongside other in-store and app-exclusive festive offers.

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Sea Lake Special Tikoy (Chinese New Year 2026)

Tikoy, also known as Chinese New Year cake or nian gao, is a traditional sticky rice cake that symbolizes prosperity, unity, and rising fortune during Chinese New Year celebrations. Made from glutinous rice flour and sugar, tikoy has a chewy texture and is often steamed before being sliced and pan-fried with egg in many Filipino-Chinese households. Its round shape represents family togetherness, while its sweetness signifies a harmonious and prosperous year ahead. In the Philippines, tikoy is widely available in markets and gift boxes during the Lunar New Year season, reflecting the strong influence of Chinese culture in local traditions and festive practices.

Chinese New Year - Year of the Dog (McDonald's 1994)

Did you know?

The McDonald’s 1994 Chinese New Year – Year of the Dog Happy Meal toy set is a rare and collectible series that was released to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This set features five colorful dog-themed figurines, each representing a different breed or characteristic, and was available in select international markets. the toy is primarily available in Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. There are a total of Five unique dog figurines to collect in the set. Each toy features a different dog breed or characteristic, celebrating the Year of the Dog in the Chinese zodiac.

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