Upcoming Steam Sale Dates for Spring 2026 and Other Events Announced

As the month winds down, it’s always wise to stash away some cash, but Valve’s quarterly Steam sales can make it hard to resist dipping into those savings. Thankfully, Valve has made it easier to anticipate these sales, as they now announce dates well in advance. The upcoming Steam Winter Sale for 2025 is set to kick off on December 18 and will run until January 5, 2026. Additionally, Valve has outlined several other events for the remainder of the year, including a new wave of demos during the February Next Fest and a spring sale starting in March. Throughout the year, there will also be themed promotions focusing on genres like mystery, tower defense, and PvP games. Here’s the complete lineup of upcoming events:

Steam Sales and Fests for 2026

January 2026
Detective Fest: January 12 – 19
Board Game Fest: January 26 – February 2

February 2026
Typing Fest: February 5 – 9
PvP Fest: February 9 – 16
Horse Fest: February 19 – 23
Steam Next Fest February 2026 Edition: February 23 – March 2

March 2026
Tower Defense Fest: March 9 – 16
Steam Spring Sale 2026: March 19 – 26
House & Home Fest: March 30 – April 6

April 2026
Hidden Object Fest: April 9 – 13
Medieval Fest: April 20 – 27

May 2026
Deckbuilders Fest: May 4 – 11
Ocean Fest: May 18 – 25

After the Summer Sale, the next major Steam event will be the Automation Fest in July, showcasing games centered around factories, assembly lines, and corporate strategy.