When Is the Next Steam Next Fest?
Live Countdown to the Sale
Steam Next Fest: October 2026 begins on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 17:00 UTC — 50 days from now. It runs until October 26, 2026.
The Steam Next Fest: October 2026 runs October 19 – October 26, 2026 on Steam — official dates from Valve. Live countdown to the moment the discounts go live.
Steam Next Fest: October 2026 is a steam next fest announced by Valve, running October 19 – October 26, 2026. Discounts go live at 10:00 AM Pacific — this countdown targets that exact moment. Wishlist the games you're waiting on before the sale starts, and Steam will email you when they're discounted.
Steam Next Fest: October 2026 begins on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 17:00 UTC. The countdown above updates live, so you always see exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left.
What time does the sale start?
| Location | Local time |
|---|---|
| UTC | 17:00 |
| New York (US Eastern) | 13:00 · 1:00 PM |
| Los Angeles (US Pacific) | 10:00 · 10:00 AM |
| London (UK) | 18:00 · 6:00 PM |
| Berlin / Paris (Central Europe) | 19:00 · 7:00 PM |
| New Delhi (India) | 22:30 · 10:30 PM |
| Tokyo (Japan) | 02:00 · 2:00 AM (Oct 20) |
| Sydney (Australia) | 04:00 · 4:00 AM (Oct 20) |
| Your timezone | see local time above |
Frequently asked questions
How long do Steam sales last?
The big seasonal sales (Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring) run about two weeks; Steam Next Fest runs one week; themed fests usually run one week.
Do discounts change during a sale?
No — since 2015 Steam sale prices stay the same for the whole sale, with occasional daily featured deals. There's no advantage to waiting once the sale is live.
When does the Steam Next Fest: October 2026 start and end?
It runs October 19 – October 26, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM Pacific.
Sale dates come from Valve's official Steamworks documentation — these are published dates, not guesses — rechecked every day. Page updated August 30, 2026.