The Steam Autumn Sale 2026 ends on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Steam sales usually end at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. That is 1 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. in the UK and 10:30 p.m. in India. Once the sale ends, prices go back to normal right away.
The sale started on October 1 and lasts one week. Here is the end time in every major time zone, and what to do before it finishes.
Steam Autumn Sale 2026 end time by region
| Region | Time zone | End time |
|---|---|---|
| US West Coast | PT (PDT) | 10:00 AM, October 8 |
| US East Coast | ET (EDT) | 1:00 PM, October 8 |
| Brazil | BRT | 2:00 PM, October 8 |
| UK | BST | 6:00 PM, October 8 |
| Central Europe | CEST | 7:00 PM, October 8 |
| India | IST | 10:30 PM, October 8 |
| Philippines and Singapore | PHT / SGT | 1:00 AM, October 9 |
| Japan | JST | 2:00 AM, October 9 |
| Australia (Sydney) | AEDT | 4:00 AM, October 9 |
In Asia and Australia, the sale ends early on the morning of October 9 local time. If you live there, finish your purchases by the night of October 8.
Steam Autumn Sale 2026 dates
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Start date | October 1, 2026 |
| End date | October 8, 2026 |
| Length | One week |
| Next Steam sale | Steam Winter Sale, December 17, 2026 |
Our Steam Autumn Sale 2026 start date guide has the full launch times and what to expect from the deals.
How many games are on sale?
Thousands of games are discounted. Based on SteamDB data, about 2,105 games cost $5 or less during the sale, PC Gamer reported. Steam’s own price filter shows a smaller number, 1,243 games at that price.
The sale also has stickers you can earn and new items in the Steam Points Shop.
What to do before the sale ends
- Check your wishlist. Steam emails you when a wishlisted game is discounted. Check your wishlist page to see every discounted game in one place.
- Compare prices on SteamDB. SteamDB’s sale tracker shows whether a discount is a game’s lowest price ever.
- Use your Steam Points. The Points Shop items are cosmetic. Spending points does not affect game prices.
- Check your account security. Before you buy, make sure Steam Guard is turned on. The recent Steam data breach involving Valve’s logistics partner is a good reminder to keep your account secure.
- Buy before the deadline. A game left in your cart does not keep its sale price. If you haven’t paid by 10 a.m. PT on October 8, you pay the full price.
Does the Steam Autumn Sale get extended?
Steam does not usually extend its seasonal sales. Some publishers run their own discounts after a sale ends, but most sale prices go back to normal at the end time.
When is the next Steam sale after the Autumn Sale?
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Cooking Fest | October 12 to 19, 2026 |
| Steam Next Fest | October 19 to 26, 2026 |
| Steam Scream V | October 26 to November 2, 2026 |
| Steam Winter Sale | December 17, 2026 to January 4, 2027 |
The full 2026 and 2027 Steam sale calendar is listed on gamekeys.deals. If you also buy on other PC stores, Epic recently confirmed its official Epic Games Launcher for Linux.
Steam Autumn Sale 2026 FAQ
When does the Steam Autumn Sale 2026 end?
It ends on October 8, 2026, normally at 10 a.m. PT, which is 10:30 p.m. IST and 6 p.m. BST.
How long is the Steam Autumn Sale 2026?
It runs for one week, from October 1 to October 8.
Will prices go back up right after the sale?
Yes. Discounts end at the end time, and prices go back to normal.
What is the next big Steam sale?
The Steam Winter Sale, which starts on December 17, 2026.
