Steam Autumn Sale 2026: Dates & Countdown
The Steam Autumn Sale 2026 ran October 1 – October 8, 2026 and has ended — the next one is expected around November 2026.
Starts · Oct 1, 17:00 UTC
Live now Ends · Oct 8, 17:00 UTC
Ran .
Ended
This sale has ended — the next one is expected around November 2026.
Key facts
| Starts | Oct 1, 17:00 UTC |
|---|---|
| Ends | Oct 8, 17:00 UTC |
| Duration | 7 days |
| Confidence | Confirmed Officially announced |
| Discounts | Up to 90% off |
| Source | Official announcement ↗ |
What to expect
Steam's Black Friday-week sale. A week of storewide discounts that doubles as the opening round of the Steam Awards nominations.
Pattern: Starts the Wednesday before Black Friday at 10:00 AM Pacific.
Historical dates
| Sale | Ran | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Autumn Sale 2025 | 7 days | |
| Steam Autumn Sale 2026 | 7 days |
More Steam sales
Steam Spring Sale dates
Usually starts a Thursday in mid-March at 10:00 AM Pacific
Steam Summer Sale dates
Usually starts the last Thursday of June at 10:00 AM Pacific
Steam Winter Sale dates
Usually starts the third Thursday of December at 10:00 AM Pacific
Steam Next Fest dates
Runs three times a year — February, June and October
All windows: Steam sales hub