2026 Steam Sale Calendar: A Guide for Gamers

2026 Steam Sale Calendar: A Guide for Gamers

For PC gamers, one of the most exciting times of the year is undoubtedly Steam sales. As it does every year, Valve is turning its digital game store into a treasure trove of deals in 2026 with major seasonal sales and themed mini events.

Major Steam Seasonal Sales in 2026

Spring Sale

March 19 – March 26, 2026
The first major seasonal sale of 2026, the Steam Spring Sale, is one of the most anticipated events of the year. It offers wide-ranging discounts on everything from popular AAA titles to indie games.

Summer Sale

June 26 – July 10, 2026 (estimated)
The Steam Summer Sale has been a fan favorite for years and remains one of the biggest campaigns of the year. This is where the deepest discounts usually appear.

Autumn Sale

November 25 – December 2, 2026 (estimated)
Coinciding with the Black Friday period, the Autumn Sale offers significant price drops on many games as the year comes to an end.

Winter Sale

December 18, 2026 – January 2, 2027 (estimated)
The longest and most comprehensive sale of the year, the Steam Winter Sale, brings massive deals during the holiday season.

Frequently Held “Fest” Events in 2026

Steam isn’t limited to large seasonal sales — throughout the year, it also hosts genre-focused mini events, known as Fests. These events typically last about a week and spotlight specific game genres.

Example Fest Events in 2026

• January 12 – January 19: Detective Fest

• January 26 – February 2: Board Game Fest

• February 5 – February 9: Typing Fest

• February 9 – February 16: PvP Fest (Multiplayer Action Games)

• February 19 – February 23: Horse Fest

• February 23 – March 2: Steam Next Fest (Demos and showcases)

• March 9 – March 16: Tower Defense Fest

• March 30 – April 6: House & Home Fest

• April 9 – April 13: Hidden Object Fest

• April 20 – April 27: Medieval Fest

And many more…

During these festivals, games from specific genres can receive extra discounts — sometimes even deeper than those offered during major seasonal sales.