Valve reveals full Steam sale schedule through Summer 2026
Steam has officially unveiled its full sale schedule all the way through Summer 2026, giving PC gamers plenty of time to prepare their wallets — and maybe clear some backlog.
Valve shared the upcoming calendar of discounts in a new blog post on Thursday, detailing every major seasonal sale and a slew of themed events along the way.
The list starts with August 2025 and runs through May 2026, covering not just fan-favorite events like the Steam Winter Sale and Spring Sale, but also several genre-specific fests. These include everything from Third Person Shooter Fest to Detective Fest, and even niche themes like Horse Fest and Hidden Object Fest — part of Valve’s newer "Spotlight Fest" initiative.
Here’s a quick rundown of the confirmed Steam sale events by month:
August 2025
4X Fest: Aug 11 – 18
Third Person Shooter Fest: Aug 25 – Sept 1
September 2025
Political Sim Fest: Sept 8 – 15
Steam Autumn Sale: Sept 29 – Oct 6
October 2025
Steam Next Fest: Oct 13 – 20
Steam Scream 4 (Halloween): Oct 27 – Nov 3
November 2025
Animal Fest: Nov 10 – 17
December 2025
Sports Fest: Dec 8 – 15
Steam Winter Sale: Dec 18 – Jan 5
January 2026
Detective Fest: Jan 12 – 19
Board Game Fest: Jan 26 – Feb 2
February 2026
Typing Fest (Spotlight): Feb 5 – 9
PvP Fest: Feb 9 – 16
Horse Fest (Spotlight): Feb 19 – 23
Steam Next Fest: Feb 23 – Mar 2
March 2026
Tower Defense Fest: Mar 9 – 16
Steam Spring Sale: Mar 19 – 26
House & Home Fest: Mar 30 – Apr 6
April 2026
Hidden Object Fest (Spotlight): Apr 9 – 13
Medieval Fest: Apr 20 – 27
May 2026
Deckbuilders Fest: May 4 – 11
Ocean Fest: May 18 – 25
Aside from providing dates, Valve has also directed developers to a dedicated Steamworks page, which explains how to register their games for participation.
So whether you're after sports sims, medieval warfare, or just want a horse game for reasons best left unexplained, chances are there’s a Steam sale waiting with your name on it.
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