When Is the Next Steam Sale? (2026)
The next major sale is the Steam Autumn Sale.
Dates are estimated from Valve's historical schedule and confirmed closer to the event.
Upcoming sale calendar
Steam Autumn Sale
Steam · 25 November 2026 – 1 December 2026 (estimated)
Steam Winter Sale
Steam · 18 December 2026 – 5 January 2027 (estimated)
Steam Lunar New Year Sale
Steam · 29 January 2027 – 5 February 2027 (estimated)
Steam Spring Sale
Steam · 11 March 2027 – 18 March 2027 (estimated)
Steam Summer Sale
Steam · 24 June 2027 – 8 July 2027 (estimated)
Steam Summer Sale 2027: dates & what to expect
The Steam Summer Sale 2027 is expected to run from 24 June 2027 to 8 July 2027, in line with Valve's historical late-June timing. As every year, expect discounts of 50-90% off across thousands of games — the deepest cuts land on older AAA and indie titles — plus the seasonal trading-card event.
Worth waiting for? Not always. Verified key stores frequently beat the Steam discount, even before the sale starts. The smart play is to check live deals now and set a price alert, so you're notified the moment a game you want hits its lowest price — in the sale or out of it.
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Steam sale schedule explained
Steam runs four major seasonal sales every year, and they land on a remarkably consistent schedule. The Summer Sale arrives in late June, the Autumn Sale in late November, the Winter Sale just before Christmas, and the Spring Sale in mid-March. On top of those, the Lunar New Year Sale runs in late January or February, and there are frequent themed, franchise and publisher sales in between.
The dates above are estimated from Valve's historical pattern and get confirmed a week or two before each event. Want a specific game cheaper than the sale price? Verified key stores frequently beat the Steam discount — compare current prices across stores before you wait for the next sale.
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