When Is the Next Epic Games Store Sale?
The next Epic Games Store sale is the Epic Black Friday Sale, starting November 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET (estimated).
The Epic Games Store runs four tent-pole sales a year, headlined by the MEGA Sale in May–June with its stacking coupons, and a Holiday Sale in December that traditionally brings a free game every day.
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Upcoming Epic Games Store sales
| Sale | Starts | Ends | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Black Friday Sale 2026 | Estimated | ||
| Epic Holiday Sale 2026 | Estimated |
Dates marked Confirmed come from official Epic Games Store announcements and link to their source. Estimated dates are predicted from each sale's historical pattern.
Epic Games Store's recurring sales, explained
Epic Spring Sale
Usually mid-to-late March
Epic's first big storewide sale of the year, typically two weeks in late March with publisher-wide discounts.
Epic Spring Sale dates & history →
Epic MEGA Sale
Mid-May to mid-June
Epic's biggest event: roughly a month of storewide discounts with stacking Epic Coupons and headline free-game giveaways.
Epic MEGA Sale dates & history →
Epic Black Friday Sale
Starts the week before Black Friday
Storewide Black Friday discounts, usually with an Epic Coupon on qualifying purchases.
Epic Black Friday Sale dates & history →
Epic Holiday Sale
Mid-December into early January, with daily free games
Three weeks of holiday discounts, traditionally paired with a free mystery game every day through the New Year.
Epic Holiday Sale dates & history →
Epic Games Store sale history
| Sale | Ran | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Epic MEGA Sale 2026 | 28 days | |
| Epic Spring Sale 2026 | 14 days | |
| Epic Holiday Sale 2025 | 21 days | |
| Epic MEGA Sale 2025 | 27 days |
Past dates are verified after each sale ends and locked as historical data.
Epic Games Store sale FAQs
How often does the Epic Games Store have sales?
Epic runs four tent-pole sales a year — Spring, the MEGA Sale (May–June), Black Friday and the Holiday Sale — plus frequent publisher events. The weekly free game runs year-round regardless of sales.