Steam Sale and Event Calendar 2026
Valve has published the full 2026 calendar for Steam, outlining all upcoming seasonal sales, genre festivals, and Steam Next Fests. This early announcement includes over 40 events, providing a roadmap for both gamers looking for deals and developers preparing their next big releases.
The schedule highlights the four major seasonal sales, where the deepest discounts are traditionally offered, along with three editions of the Steam Next Fest, famous for its hundreds of free playable demos.
Key 2026 Sale Dates
- Spring Sale: March 19 – 26
- Summer Sale: June 25 – July 9
- Autumn Sale: October 1 – 8
- Winter Sale: December 17, 2026 – January 4, 2027
Steam Next Fest 2026
The popular week-long celebration of upcoming games will return three times:
- February 23 – March 2
- June 15 – 22
- October 19 – 26
Thematic and Genre Festivals
Throughout the year, Valve will host specialized events such as Detective Fest, PvP Fest, and Tower Defense Fest in the first half of the year. The second half will focus on Cyberpunk, PvE Survival & Crafting, and Party RPGs. The year will wrap up with the traditional Steam Scream Fest in late October.
Conclusion from HYPERPC
With the 2026 schedule now public, gamers can perfectly time their hardware upgrades alongside major game releases and sales. At HYPERPC, we ensure that our high-performance workstations and gaming PCs are ready to handle the most demanding titles featured in these upcoming Steam events. Whether you are exploring massive open worlds in a Survival Fest or testing cutting-edge demos during Next Fest, HYPERPC provides the ultimate power for a seamless 2026 gaming experience.
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Artem Smirnov
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