When is the next Steam sale?

February 12, 2026: We updated this guide to include the latest Steam sale, Steam PvP Fest.

When is the next Steam sale? It feels like one Steam sale has just ended when the next one begins, but with some events offering better discounts than others and genre-specific sales to look out for, it’s a good idea to keep these dates to hand.

Fortunately, we’ve got a complete list of all the official Steam sale dates for 2026 and beyond, so you can make a dent in your Steam wishlist without breaking the bank. Whether you’re looking for new PC games to sink your teeth into or simply the best PC games of all time, there’s something for everyone on Steam. Genre sales can introduce you to hidden gems if you can snap up the bargains in time, while seasonal Steam sales can last for weeks, with more games, DLC, and bundles available at chunkier discounts.

What is the current Steam sale?

The current Steam sale is Steam PvP Fest, running from February 9, 2026 to February 16, 2026.

The trailer for Steam PvP Fest highlights some of the games on offer, including Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker.

When is the next Steam sale?

The next Steam sale is Horse Fest, running from February 19, 2026 to February 23, 2026.

Steam sales 2026

The Steam seasonal sales are the biggest and best sales to keep an eye out for, as any genre can be included, from the biggest names to the coolest of indies.

Upcoming Steam sale dates

• Horse Fest: February 19, 2026 – February 23, 2026
• Steam Next Fest: February 23, 2026 – March 2, 2026
• Tower Defense Fest: March 9, 2026 – March 16, 2026
• Steam Spring Sale 2026: March 19, 2026 – March 26, 2026
• House & Home Fest: March 30, 2026 – April 6, 2026
• Hidden Object Fest: April 9, 2026 – April 13, 2026
• Medieval Fest: April 20, 2026 – April 27, 2026
• Deckbuilders Fest: May 4, 2026 – May 11, 2026
• Ocean Fest: May 18, 2026 – May 25, 2026
• Bullet Fest: June 8, 2026 – June 15, 2026
• Next Fest: June 15, 2026 – June 22, 2026
• Steam Summer Sale 2026: June 25, 2026 – July 9, 2026
• Social Deduction Fest: July 13, 2026 – July 16, 2026
• Train Fest: July 20, 2026 – July 27, 2026
• Cyberpunk Fest: August 3, 2026 – August 10, 2026
• Pins & Pegs Fest: August 17, 2026 – August 20, 2026
• Survival Crafting Fest: August 31, 2026 – September 7, 2026
• Programming Fest: September 10, 2026 – September 14, 2026
• Party-Based RPG Fest: September 14, 2026 – September 21, 2026
• Steam Autumn Sale 2026: October 1, 2026 – October 8, 2026
• Cooking Fest: October 12, 2026 – October 19, 2026
• Next Fest: October 19, 2026 – October 26, 2026
• Steam Scream V Fest: October 26, 2026 – November 2, 2026
• Auto-Battler RPG Fest: November 16, 2026 – November 23, 2026
• Steam Winter Sale 2026: December 17, 2026 – January 4, 2027

Previous Steam sale dates

Here’s a list of the previous Steam sale dates:

• Steam Typing Fest: February 5, 2026 – February 9, 2026
• Steam Board Game Fest: January 26, 2026 – February 2, 2026
• Steam Detective Fest: January 12, 2026 – January 19, 2026
• Steam Winter Sale 2025: December 18, 2025 – January 5, 2026
• Steam Sports Fest: December 8, 2025 – December 15, 2025
• Steam Animal Fest: November 10, 2025 – November 17, 2025
• Steam Scream Fest: October 27, 2025 – November 3, 2025
• Steam Next Fest: October 13, 2025 – October 20, 2025
• Autumn Sale: September 29, 2025 – October 6, 2025
• Political Sim Fest: September 8, 2025 – September 15, 2025
• Third Person Shooter (TPS) Fest: August 25, 2025 – September 1, 2025
• 4X Fest: August 11, 2025 – August 18, 2025
• Racing Fest: July 28, 2025 – August 4, 2025
• Automation Fest: July 14, 2025 – July 21, 2025
• Summer Sale 2025: June 26, 2025 – July 10, 2025
• Fishing Fest: June 16, 2025 – June 23, 2025
• Steam Next Fest: June 9, 2025 – June 16, 2025
• Zombies vs. Vampires Fest: May 26, 2025 – June 2, 2025
• Creature Collector Fest: May 12, 2025 – May 19, 2025
• Wargames Fest: April 28, 2025 – May 5, 2025
• Box-Pushing (Sokoban) Fest: April 21, 2025 – April 28, 2025
• City Builder & Colony Sim Fest: March 24, 2025 – March 31, 2025
• Steam Spring Sale: March 13, 2025 – March 20, 2025
• Visual Novel Fest: March 3, 2025 – March 10, 2025
• Steam Next Fest: February 24, 2025 – March 3, 2025
• Couch Co-Op Fest: February 10, 2025 – February 17, 2025
• Idler Fest: February 3, 2025 – February 10, 2025
• Real-Time Strategy Fest: January 20, 2025 – January 27, 2025
• Winter Sale 2024: December 19, 2024 – January 2, 2025
• Autumn Sale 2024: November 27, 2024 – December 4, 2024
• Cooking Fest: November 11, 2024 – November 18, 2024
• Scream Fest 2024: October 28, 2024 – November 4, 2024
• Turn-Based Strategy Fest: September 30, 2024 – October 7, 2024
• Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Fest: September 16, 2024 – September 23, 2024
• Space Exploration Fest: September 2, 2024 – September 9, 2024
• Steam Rhythm Fest 2024: August 19, 2024 – August 26, 2024
• Fighting Games Fest: August 5, 2024 – August 12, 2024
• Steam Simfest: July 22, 2024 – July 29, 2024
• Steam Summer Sale: June 28, 2024 – July 11, 2024
• EA Publisher Sale: April 29, 2024 – May 13, 2024
• Farming Fest: April 29, 2024 – May 6, 2024
• Activision Blizzard Publisher Sale: April 25, 2024 – May 2, 2024
• FPS Fest: April 16, 2024 – April 22, 2024
• Frontier Publisher Sale: April 1, 2024 – April 15, 2024
• Deckbuilders Fest: March 25, 2024 – April 1, 2024
• Steam Spring Sale: March 14, 2024 – March 21, 2024
• Dinos vs. Robots Fest: February 26, 2024 – March 4, 2024
• Remote Play Together Fest: February 12, 2024 – February 19, 2024
• Lunar New Year Sale 2024: February 6, 2024 – February 15, 2024
• Next Fest: February 5, 2024 – February 12, 2024
• Pirates vs. Ninjas Fest: January 22, 2024 – January 29, 2024
• Capitalism and Economy Fest: January 8, 2024 – January 15, 2024
• Steam Winter Sale: December 21, 2023 – January 4, 2024
• Steam VR Fest: December 4, 2023 – December 11, 2023
• Steam Autumn Sale: November 21, 2023 – November 28, 2023
• Scream Fest: October 26, 2023 – November 2, 2023
• Steam Next Fest: October 9, 2023 – October 16, 2023
• SCHMUP Fest: September 25, 2023 – October 2, 2023
• Steam 20th Anniversary: September 12, 2023
• Strategy Fest: August 28, 2023 – September 4, 2023
• Visual Novel Fest: August 7, 2023 – August 14, 2023
• Stealth Fest: July 24, 2023 – July 31, 2023
• Steam Summer Fest: June 29, 2023 – July 13, 2023
• Sports Fest: May 15, 2023 – May 22, 2023
• Puzzle Fest: April 24, 2023 – May 1, 2023
• Steam Spring Sale: March 16, 2023 – March 23, 2023
• Mystery Fest: February 20, 2023 – February 27, 2023
• Steam Next Fest: February 6, 2023 – February 13, 2023
• Base Builder Fest: January 23, 2023 – January 30, 2023

There’s almost always a sale taking place on Steam, and if you’re unsure, check the Steam front page to find out. Even when there’s no event on, there are always special offers, so check out the Steam specials page, and be sure to wishlist your most wanted games so you’re notified when they go on sale.

If you plan to take advantage of the genre-specific Steam sales, ensure you’re checking in frequently; we’ll update this guide regularly. If you want to share some of these deals with your buddies, we have the best co-op games here so that you can play together.