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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.

Next major sale Steam Autumn Sale Oct 1 – Oct 8
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Next fest PvE Survival Crafting Fest · Aug 31 – Sep 7

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 Ended
Social Deduction Fest Themed fest
Jul 13 – Jul 16 Ended
Train Fest Themed fest
Jul 20 – Jul 27 Ended
Cyberpunk Fest Themed fest
Aug 3 – Aug 10 Ended
Pins & Pegs Fest Themed fest
Aug 17 – Aug 20 Ended
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?

The next major Steam sale is Steam Autumn Sale, starting Oct 1, 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.