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When Is The Next Steam Sale? Dates For 2026 Summer Sale And More Fests Revealed
While it's always a good idea to save some cash toward the end of the month, Valve's quarterly Steam sales make it very tempting to dip into those rainy day funds. Fortunately, knowing when these sales will occur has gotten easier over time, as Valve no longer keeps people guessing about the dates.
The company regularly posts dates far in advance for its sales and promotional events, and the upcoming Steam Summer Sale 2026 will run from June 25 to July 9.
Beyond that, Valve has also dated several other events for the rest of the year. The Steam Autumn Sale kicks off in October, while the Winter Sale ends the calendar year when it goes live in December. Between those two sales, you can also dive into events themed around various genres, like cyberpunk, trains, and horror games.
Following the Summer Sale, the next big Steam event will be the Social Deducation Fest in July, a showcase dedicated to games about crimes, mysteries, and solving those dastardly deeds.