If you’re hunting the next Steam sale, timing is everything. Steam runs discounts year-round through themed Fests and the big seasonal sales, so it helps to have the full calendar in one spot. This guide stays useful all year: just scan the list and focus on the first event that has not started yet, or jump straight to the seasonal sales if you only care about the biggest sitewide price drops.
How Steam Sales Work
Steam Fest events and seasonal sales always begin and end at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (PT), which is 1:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Don’t forget to make those final purchases, because deals disappear right at the cutoff, including any discounts on games sitting in your cart.
Upcoming 2026 Steam Sale Schedule (Fest Events)
These are the confirmed 2026 Steam fest events in date order:
- Board Game Fest: Jan 26 – Feb 2
- Typing Fest: Feb 5 – Feb 9
- PvP Fest: Feb 9 – Feb 16
- Horse Fest: Feb 19 – Feb 23
- Steam Next Fest: Feb 23 – March 2
- Tower Defense Fest: March 9 – March 16
- House & Home Fest: March 30 – April 6
Steam Next Fest is a little different from a traditional event since it’s demo-heavy, but it is still a great time to wishlist upcoming games and spot surprise discounts on related titles. If your goal is the next Steam sale that feels like a full-store event, stick to the seasonal dates below.
Key 2026 Seasonal Steam Sales (the Big Ones)
Valve’s four Steam-wide seasonal sales for 2026 are:
- Spring Sale: March 19 – March 26, 2026
- Summer Sale: June 25 – July 9, 2026
- Autumn Sale: Oct 1 – Oct 8, 2026
- Winter Sale: Dec 17, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
What Games Will You Buy?
Need something new to play before the next Steam sale hits, or want help deciding what’s actually worth grabbing when discounts go live? Head over to our Game Reviews hub to find your next game, then come back here and match your wishlist to the upcoming schedule.
