Valve’s Steam platform continues to solidify its position as a titan in the PC gaming landscape, boasting an impressive 132 million monthly active users since its inception in 2003. A significant contributor to this enduring success is the platform’s frequent sales, which offer substantial discounts on a plethora of popular titles. Events like the Steam Summer Sale have become synonymous with expanding player backlogs, attracting gamers from around the globe.
Upcoming Sales Schedule
In a recent blog post, Valve unveiled a comprehensive schedule detailing every major sales event planned through Summer 2026, complete with specific dates. This advance notice allows gamers to strategically plan their purchases. Below is the full schedule, organized by month, with Valve’s key seasonal sales highlighted:
- November 2025
- Autumn Sale: November 10 – November 17
- December 2025
- Sports Fest: December 8 – December 15
- 2025 Steam Winter Sale: December 18 – January 5
- January 2026
- Detective Fest: January 12 – January 19
- Board Game Fest: January 26 – February 2
- February 2026
- Typing Fest: February 5 – February 9 (Spotlight Fest)
- PvP Fest: February 9 – February 16
- Horse Fest: February 19 – February 23 (Spotlight Fest)
- Steam Next Fest – February 2026 Edition: February 23 – March 2
- March 2026
- Tower Defense Fest: March 9 – March 16
- Steam Spring Sale 2026: March 19 – March 26
- House & Home Fest: March 30 – April 6
- April 2026
- Hidden Object Fest: April 9 – April 13 (Spotlight Fest)
- Medieval Fest: April 20 – April 27
- May 2026
- Deckbuilders Fest: May 4 – May 11
- Ocean Fest: May 18 – May 25
Developers can find more information on how to register their games for these events on the Steamworks page. Valve has indicated that details for additional sales in the latter half of 2026 will be shared in the coming months.
As a fan of strategic budgeting, the advance notice of these sales is a welcome development. It allows gamers to anticipate when their favorite genres will see significant discounts, a necessity in today’s economic climate. Personally, I am particularly excited about the upcoming Third Person Shooter (TPS) Fest from August 25 to September 1, which promises enticing deals on new titles, including the highly anticipated Helldivers 2.
For those with a penchant for medieval themes, the Medieval Fest in April is sure to deliver substantial savings on beloved titles such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Chivalry 2. With such a diverse lineup of events, Steam continues to cater to a wide array of gaming interests, ensuring that players have ample opportunities to enhance their libraries at attractive prices.
