When Does the Steam Cooking Fest 2026 End?
The sale is live — countdown to the end
The Steam Cooking Fest 2026 is live right now and ends on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
The Steam Cooking Fest 2026 is live now and runs until Monday, October 19, 2026 at 17:00 UTC. Live countdown to the end of the sale.
Steam Cooking Fest 2026 is a themed fest announced by Valve, running October 12 – October 19, 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 Cooking Fest 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.
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 Cooking Fest 2026 start and end?
It runs October 12 – October 19, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM Pacific.
Past dates of Steam Cooking Fest 2026
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, October 12, 2026 at 17:00 UTC |
Sale dates come from Valve's official Steamworks documentation — these are published dates, not guesses — rechecked every day. Page updated October 15, 2026.