8 sales · checked 1 Nov 2026
Software and subscriptions get their biggest annual discounts around Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Before you buy, check whether a free tool already covers the job.
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.
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.
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.
Expected June 2027 · dates not announced yet
Apple's yearly offer for students and teachers buying a Mac or iPad (and sometimes iPhone). It combines education pricing with a free accessory or gift card, depending on the year and country.
Many retailers
Expected June 2027 · dates not announced yet
End of financial year sales in Australia, held in June before the 30 June tax deadline. Retailers clear stock, and businesses and sole traders often buy equipment before the year ends.
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.
Many retailers
Expected July 2027 · dates not announced yet
Seasonal US promotions on school supplies, clothing, laptops and dorm items. Some states add a short sales-tax holiday that lowers prices further.
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.
The next 12 months. Muted entries are not dated yet.
No big recurring sale on record.
No big recurring sale on record.
No big recurring sale on record.
No big recurring sale on record.
No big recurring sale on record.
No big recurring sale on record.
No big recurring sale on record.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are when most software companies run their biggest offers. Our Deals page compares what paid tools cost against free alternatives.