When Is the Next Steam Winter Sale?
Live Countdown to the Sale
Steam Winter Sale 2026 begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026 — 51 days from now. It runs until January 4, 2027.
The Steam Winter Sale 2026 runs December 17 – January 04, 2027 on Steam — official dates from Valve. Live countdown to the moment the discounts go live.
Steam Winter Sale 2026 is a seasonal sale announced by Valve, running December 17 – January 04, 2027. Wishlist the games you're waiting on before the sale starts, and Steam will email you when they're discounted.
Steam Winter Sale 2026 begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026. 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 Winter Sale 2026 start and end?
It runs December 17 – January 04, 2027.
Sale dates come from Valve's official Steamworks documentation — these are published dates, not guesses — rechecked every day. Page updated October 27, 2026.