Steam Winter Sale 2026: Check Confirmed Date & Time
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As the calendar starts running out of pages, PC gamers know exactly what time it is. Steam’s biggest sale of the year is right around the corner, and it’s the one that usually empties wishlists and wallets in equal measure.
Confirmed Start and End Date/Time for the Steam Winter Sale 2025
Thanks to the folks at GG Deals, we now have a complete list of when exactly the Steam Winter Sale 2025 kicks off. The following list includes regional timings as well. The Steam Winter Sale 2025 starts on December 18 or 19, depending on where in the world you live.
| Region | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast USA (PST) | December 18 | 10:00 |
| Central USA (CST) | December 18 | 12:00 |
| East Coast USA (EST) | December 18 | 13:00 |
| Brazil (BRT) | December 18 | 15:00 |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | December 18 | 18:00 |
| Central Europe (CET) | December 18 | 19:00 |
| Australia (AEDT) | December 19 | 05:00 |
The Steam Winter Sale 2025 ends on January 5. Check out the Steam Winter Sale 2025 end date and time:
| Region | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast USA (PST) | January 5 | 10:00 |
| Central USA (CST) | January 5 | 12:00 |
| East Coast USA (EST) | January 5 | 13:00 |
| Brazil (BRT) | January 5 | 15:00 |
| United Kingdom (GMT) | January 5 | 18:00 |
| Central Europe (CET) | January 5 | 19:00 |
| Australia (AEDT) | January 6 | 05:00 |
The Steam Winter Sale isn’t just about discounts; it’s also a period when Steam Awards voting ramps up. Once the Winter Sale ends, the next scheduled promotion is Steam Detective Fest, currently expected to land on January 12, 2026. In other words, this is your last big chance to grab games at deep discounts before the new year fully settles in.
Steam isn’t the only one having a sale, and with the Xbox Countdown Sale 2025 on December 18, you can also get up to 1000 games at a discount.
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