When is the next Steam sale?
Here are the dates Valve has published for Steam's big sales and festivals, soonest first. Get a ping in Discord when one starts.
- Steam Winter SaleDecember 17, 2026 to January 4, 2027 · Usually the deepest discounts of the year.
- Steam Next FestFebruary 22, 2027 to March 1, 2027 · Free demos.
- Steam Spring SaleMarch 18, 2027 to March 25, 2027
- Steam Next FestJune 14, 2027 to June 21, 2027 · Free demos.
- Steam Summer SaleJune 24, 2027 to July 8, 2027 · A major sale, second only to winter.
Dates checked October 26, 2026. Steam events start at 10am Pacific.
Good to know
- Valve announces sale dates ahead of time. Black Friday week deals are announced closer to the date.
- Steam events start at 10am Pacific.
- Winter is usually the deepest sale of the year, and Summer is second.
How to get started
- Add the bot to your server.
- Turn on sale-start alerts for the channel.
- Add your wishlist so you see which of your games are on sale.
Questions
How many Steam sales are there a year?
Four big ones: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, plus themed festivals and Next Fest, which is for demos.
Are these dates official?
They come from Valve's published schedule. The page shows when it was last checked.
Should I wait for a sale?
For most games the sale price is the lowest, but check the price history. The bot shows a year of prices and whether it has hit its low.