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When is the next Steam sale?

Official 2026 Steam sale calendar with a live countdown — every seasonal sale, Next Fest and themed fest, plus past sale dates.

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2026 Steam sale & fest calendar

Steam Next Fest (February Edition) Next Fest
Feb 23 – Mar 2 Ended
Steam Next Fest (June Edition) Next Fest
Jun 15 – Jun 22 Ended
Steam Summer Sale Seasonal sale
Jun 25 – Jul 9 Live
Social Deduction Fest Themed fest
Jul 13 – Jul 16 Upcoming
Train Fest Themed fest
Jul 20 – Jul 27 Upcoming
Cyberpunk Fest Themed fest
Aug 3 – Aug 10 Upcoming
Pins & Pegs Fest Themed fest
Aug 17 – Aug 20 Upcoming
PvE Survival Crafting Fest Themed fest
Aug 31 – Sep 7 Upcoming
Programming Fest Themed fest
Sep 10 – Sep 14 Upcoming
Party-Based RPG Fest Themed fest
Sep 14 – Sep 21 Upcoming
Steam Autumn Sale Seasonal sale
Oct 1 – Oct 8 Upcoming
Cooking Fest Themed fest
Oct 12 – Oct 19 Upcoming
Steam Next Fest (October Edition) Next Fest
Oct 19 – Oct 26 Upcoming
Steam Scream Fest V Themed fest
Oct 26 – Nov 2 Upcoming
Auto-Battler RPG Fest Themed fest
Nov 16 – Nov 23 Upcoming
Steam Winter Sale Seasonal sale
Dec 17, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 Upcoming

Dates come from Valve's official Steamworks schedule. Sales start and end at 10 AM Pacific. Themed fests spotlight one genre with discounts and demos; Next Fest is about free demos of upcoming games.

Past Steam sale dates

Steam Winter Sale 2025
Dec 18, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026
Steam Autumn Sale 2025
Sep 29 – Oct 6, 2025
Steam Summer Sale 2025
Jun 26 – Jul 10, 2025
Steam Spring Sale 2025
Mar 13 – Mar 20, 2025
Steam Winter Sale 2024
Dec 19, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025
Steam Autumn Sale 2024
Nov 27 – Dec 4, 2024
Steam Summer Sale 2024
Jun 27 – Jul 11, 2024
Steam Spring Sale 2024
Mar 14 – Mar 21, 2024

Steam sale FAQ

When is the next Steam sale?

Steam Summer Sale is live right now — it ends Jul 9, 2026 at 10 AM Pacific.

How long do Steam sales last?

The Summer and Winter Sales run about two weeks; the Autumn Sale lasts one week. Themed fests usually run 4–8 days.

Do prices drop further at the end of a Steam sale?

No. Discounts stay the same for the entire sale — Valve removed daily and flash deals back in 2015, so buying on day one is safe.

Is there a Steam Spring Sale in 2026?

No. Valve's official 2026 calendar skips the Spring Sale — the seasonal sales are Summer (June–July), Autumn (early October) and Winter (December).

Should I wait for the next sale or buy now?

Check the game's price history first. Many deals outside seasonal sales already match the all-time low at another store — if so, there is no reason to wait.