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11 sales · checked 1 Nov 2026

Gaming sales calendar: Steam, console and game sale dates

PC and console stores run seasonal sales on a predictable rhythm. Steam publishes its major sale dates ahead of time, and console stores follow similar seasons.

Gaming sales, soonest first

  • DatedWorldwide

    Black Friday

    Many retailers

    Starts 27 Nov 2026 · in 22 days

    The day after US Thanksgiving, now a worldwide shopping event. Many retailers in the US, UK, India and elsewhere run sales across the whole week or month rather than just the day.

  • DatedWorldwide

    Cyber Monday

    Many retailers

    Starts 30 Nov 2026 · in 25 days

    The online-focused follow-up to Black Friday, held on the Monday after US Thanksgiving. Many Black Friday deals continue or are refreshed on this day.

  • DatedUnited States

    Green Monday

    Many retailers

    Starts 14 Dec 2026 · in 39 days

    A US online shopping day in mid-December, named by eBay. It falls around the last safe window for standard shipping before Christmas.

  • DatedWorldwide

    Steam Winter Sale

    Steam (Valve)

    Starts 17 Dec 2026 · in 42 days

    Steam's holiday sale, running over Christmas and New Year. It is one of the two biggest Steam sales of the year.

  • DatedUnited States

    Super Saturday

    Many retailers

    Starts 19 Dec 2026 · in 44 days

    The last Saturday before Christmas, one of the busiest in-store shopping days in the US. Retailers use it for final pre-Christmas promotions.

  • ExpectedWorldwide

    PlayStation Days of Play

    Sony PlayStation

    Expected May 2027 · dates not announced yet

    Sony's yearly PlayStation sale, covering games on the PlayStation Store and, in some regions, hardware and accessories. Offers and dates can differ by region.

  • ExpectedWorldwide

    Expected June 2027 · dates not announced yet

    Amazon's members-only summer sale in the US, UK and many other countries. India and some other markets hold Prime Day on separate dates.

  • EndedUnited States

    Ended 11 Oct 2026 · next usually June 2027

    Walmart's answer to Amazon Prime Day, held in summer and again in October. Unlike Prime Day, it is open to all shoppers, with early access for Walmart+ members.

  • DatedWorldwide

    Steam Summer Sale

    Steam (Valve)

    Starts 24 Jun 2027 · in 231 days

    Steam's largest sale of the year, with discounts across a huge catalogue of PC games. Valve announces the dates well in advance on its partner calendar.

  • EndedWorldwide

    Steam Autumn Sale

    Steam (Valve)

    Ended 8 Oct 2026 · next usually September 2027

    Steam's autumn sale on PC games. Valve moved it from late November to the start of autumn in 2025, so it no longer overlaps with Black Friday.

  • EndedWorldwide

    Ended 7 Oct 2026 · next usually October 2027

    A second Prime-members-only sale in October, aimed at early holiday shoppers. It runs in the US, UK and several other countries.

When gaming sales happen

The next 12 months. Muted entries are not dated yet.

  1. November 2026This month

  2. December 2026

  3. January 2027

    No big recurring sale on record.

  4. February 2027

    No big recurring sale on record.

  5. March 2027

    No big recurring sale on record.

  6. April 2027

    No big recurring sale on record.

  7. May 2027

  8. June 2027

  9. July 2027

    No big recurring sale on record.

  10. August 2027

    No big recurring sale on record.

  11. September 2027

  12. October 2027

Tips for buying gaming in a sale

  1. 1Wishlist games so the store notifies you when they go on sale.
  2. 2Check whether a bundle or complete edition is cheaper than the base game plus add-ons.
  3. 3Read refund rules before buying; they differ between stores.
  4. 4Check free weekly game giveaways too; see our free-for-24-hours tracker.

Gaming sales FAQ

When is the next Steam sale?

Steam runs a Summer Sale, an Autumn Sale and a Winter Sale each year, plus smaller themed fests. Valve announces dates ahead of time; check each sale page here.

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