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Steam Autumn Sale 2026
One of Valve's four seasonal sales. In 2026 it runs in early October, not around Black Friday.
Starts: Oct 1, 05:00 PM UTC · 10:00 AM Pacific
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Official Steam Sale & Fest Dates 2026 / 2027
Dates come from the schedule Valve publishes to developers. Every event opens and closes at 10:00 AM Pacific. Source: Steamworks
Steam Autumn Sale 2026
Seasonal SaleNext upOne of Valve's four seasonal sales. In 2026 it runs in early October, not around Black Friday.
Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 8, 2026
Published by ValveStore-wide discounts
Steam Cooking Fest
Themed FestA themed fest for cooking, restaurant and kitchen-management games.
Oct 12, 2026 — Oct 19, 2026
Published by ValveThemed discounts
Steam Next Fest: October 2026
Free DemosHundreds of free demos of upcoming games and developer livestreams. A showcase, not a sale.
Oct 19, 2026 — Oct 26, 2026
Published by ValveFree demos, no sale
Steam Scream V
Themed FestValve's Halloween fest: horror, thrillers and eerie indies on sale.
Oct 26, 2026 — Nov 2, 2026
Published by ValveThemed discounts
Steam Auto-Battler RPG Fest
Themed FestA themed fest for auto-battlers and auto-battler RPGs.
Nov 16, 2026 — Nov 23, 2026
Published by ValveThemed discounts
Steam Winter Sale 2026
Seasonal SaleThe largest Steam sale of the year, running into January.
Dec 17, 2026 — Jan 4, 2027
Published by ValveStore-wide discounts
Steam Desktop Companion Fest
Themed FestA themed fest for games and companions that live on your desktop.
Jan 14, 2027 — Jan 18, 2027
Published by ValveThemed discounts
Steam Shop Keeper Fest
Themed FestA themed fest for games about running and managing a store.
Jan 25, 2027 — Feb 1, 2027
Published by ValveThemed discounts
Steam Sheep Fest
Themed FestA themed fest for games featuring sheep, goats and other caprines.
Feb 4, 2027 — Feb 8, 2027
Published by ValveThemed discounts
Steam Couch Co-Op Fest
Themed FestA themed fest for games with local co-op on the same device.
Feb 8, 2027 — Feb 15, 2027
Published by ValveThemed discounts
Steam Next Fest: February 2027
Free DemosFree demos of upcoming games and developer livestreams. A showcase, not a sale.
Feb 22, 2027 — Mar 1, 2027
Published by ValveFree demos, no sale
Steam Rhythm Fest
Themed FestA themed fest for rhythm games and music-driven challenges.
Mar 8, 2027 — Mar 15, 2027
Published by ValveThemed discounts
Steam Spring Sale 2027
Seasonal SaleValve's spring seasonal sale, discounting across every genre.
Mar 18, 2027 — Mar 25, 2027
Published by ValveStore-wide discounts
Steam Dinos vs. Robots Fest
Themed FestA themed fest for games featuring dinosaurs, robots or both.
Mar 29, 2027 — Apr 5, 2027
Published by ValveThemed discounts
Steam Racing Fest
Themed FestA themed fest for racing and other games about going fast.
Apr 12, 2027 — Apr 19, 2027
Published by ValveThemed discounts
Steam Witch Fest
Themed FestA themed fest for games filled with witches and witchcraft.
Apr 22, 2027 — Apr 26, 2027
Published by ValveThemed discounts
Steam Fighting Fest
Themed FestA themed fest for fighting games played by the FGC.
Apr 26, 2027 — May 3, 2027
Published by ValveThemed discounts
Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest
Themed FestA themed fest for real-time strategy games.
May 10, 2027 — May 17, 2027
Published by ValveThemed discounts
Steam Mountaineering Fest
Themed FestA themed fest for games about climbing mountains.
May 31, 2027 — Jun 3, 2027
Published by ValveThemed discounts
Steam Next Fest: June 2027
Free DemosFree demos of upcoming games and developer livestreams. A showcase, not a sale.
Jun 14, 2027 — Jun 21, 2027
Published by ValveFree demos, no sale
Steam Summer Sale 2027
Seasonal SaleThe two-week summer sale, one of the two largest Steam sales of the year.
Jun 24, 2027 — Jul 8, 2027
Published by ValveStore-wide discounts
1. When should you wait?
If the next seasonal Steam sale is less than two weeks away and the game is at full price, wait. Publishers commonly join the major seasonal sales.
2. When should you buy now?
If a game already matches or beats its verified historical low, waiting may not save more. Compare the price, not only the discount percentage.
3. Check your backlog first
Before adding another game, see what you already own and have never opened. A ranked backlog turns sale browsing into an actual play decision.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Steam Sales
When is the next Steam sale in 2026 or 2027?
The next Steam event is Steam Autumn Sale 2026, from October 1, 2026 to October 8, 2026.
What time do Steam sales start?
Steam sales and official fests open at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. That is 17:00 UTC during daylight saving time and 18:00 UTC during standard time.
How long does a Steam seasonal sale last?
The Autumn and Spring Sales last one week. The Summer Sale lasts two weeks, while the Winter Sale runs from mid-December into early January.
Should I buy a Steam game now or wait for the sale?
Wait when a seasonal sale is close and the game is at full price. Buy when the current price matches a verified historical low and you plan to play it soon.
Are all Steam games discounted during a sale?
No. Publishers choose whether to participate and set each discount. Games released within the previous 30 days are generally not eligible for a launch discount and a seasonal-sale discount back to back.