Steam Winter Sale 2026: Dates & Countdown
The Steam Winter Sale 2026 runs December 17, 2026 – January 4, 2027, starting at December 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT (estimated).
Starts · Dec 17, 18:00 UTC
Live now Ends · Jan 4, 18:00 UTC
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Key facts
| Starts | Dec 17, 18:00 UTC |
|---|---|
| Ends | Jan 4, 18:00 UTC |
| Duration | 18 days |
| Confidence | Estimated Predicted from the historical pattern |
| Discounts | Up to 90% off |
What to expect
The year-end blowout: two-plus weeks of storewide discounts across the holidays, closing with the Steam Awards. Discounts match Autumn levels on most titles.
Pattern: Usually starts the third Thursday of December at 10:00 AM Pacific.
Historical dates
| Sale | Ran | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Winter Sale 2025 | 18 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 Autumn Sale dates
Starts the Wednesday before Black Friday at 10:00 AM Pacific
Steam Next Fest dates
Runs three times a year — February, June and October
All windows: Steam sales hub