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Steam Winter Sale 2026

The Steam Winter Sale is one of the four major sales Steam holds each year. Get ready for amazing discounts on PC games with our tips!

Updated on: 19-12-2025 Author: Merel

When is the Steam Winter Sale 2026?

In 2026, the Steam Winter Sale goes live on December 17 and ends on January 4 2027. That's great news for PC gamers, because it means that this sale lasts 19 days!

What games are discounted in the Steam Winter Sale?

The games that will be included in the Steam Winter Sale haven't been announced yet. As soon as we know the titles, we'll add them to this blog!

How many sales does Steam have?

Steam has 4 big Seasonal Sales in 2026:

Steam Spring Sale (March 19 to 26)
Steam Summer Sale (dates not available yet)
Steam Autumn Sale (dates not available yet)
Steam Winter Sale (dates not available yet)

That’s not all! Aside from the seasonal sales, Steam hosts multiple Steam Next Fests each year. These celebrate a specific theme with discounts on games, DLCs and more.

Gear up for the best gaming deals with a Steam Card

Can’t wait for all the amazing deals coming your way in the Steam Winter Sale 2026? Top-up your Steam Wallet now with the Steam Cards from Startselect and quickly take advantage of all the discounts when the sale begins.

Steam Gift Card £25

£25.00

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Steam Gift Card £50

£50.00

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Steam Gift Card £10

£10.00

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Steam Gift Card £20

£20.00

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About the author: Merel is a true cozy- and puzzle game lover and has logged countless hours in Stardew Valley and Professor Layton on the Switch. She has a subscription to (almost) every streaming platform imaginable and a severe online shopping addiction.