NEXT FREE EPIC GAME IN
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The Epic Games Store rotates its free-to-keep games every Thursday at about 11:00 AM ET. Estimated next drop: Jul 30, 2026.
See what's free now →DEALCHECKPOINT / PC SALE CALENDAR
Next Steam sale & free Epic games — counting down.
A live countdown to the next free-to-keep Epic Games Store title, plus the estimated windows for every major PC sale so you know whether to buy now or wait a few weeks.
UPCOMING PC SALE EVENTS (ESTIMATED)
- ~77dOct 14, 2026
Steam Next Fest (October) · up next
The autumn demo festival for upcoming releases.
Steam · expected mid-October (about 1 week) · estimated, not official - ~120dNov 26, 2026
Steam Autumn / Black Friday Sale
Runs across Black Friday weekend with strong discounts.
Steam · expected late November (about 1 week) · estimated, not official - ~143dDec 19, 2026
Steam Winter Sale
The other biggest sale of the year; expect tracked USD lows plus free-game giveaways.
Steam · expected late December – early January (about 2 weeks) · estimated, not official - ~143dDec 19, 2026
Epic Holiday Sale
Epic's winter sale, historically paired with 15 days of free games.
Epic Games · expected late December (about 2 weeks) · estimated, not official - ~227dMar 13, 2027
Steam Spring Sale
A mid-tier seasonal sale with fresh discounts across most catalogues.
Steam · expected mid-March (about 1 week) · estimated, not official - ~291dMay 16, 2027
Epic Mega Sale
Epic's flagship sale, often with extra coupons stacking on top of discounts.
Epic Games · expected May – June (several weeks) · estimated, not official - ~315dJun 9, 2027
Steam Next Fest (Summer)
Hundreds of free demos rather than discounts — great for discovering upcoming games.
Steam · expected early-mid June (about 1 week) · estimated, not official - ~332dJun 26, 2027
Steam Summer Sale
One of the two biggest Steam sales of the year; many titles hit their yearly low.
Steam · expected late June – mid July (about 2 weeks) · estimated, not official
Seasonal sale dates are estimates based on recent years and are not official until the store confirms them. The Epic weekly countdown is based on Epic's regular Thursday schedule and can shift on holidays.
SALE CALENDAR FAQ
Questions about PC sale timing
When is the next Steam sale?
Steam runs four big seasonal sales each year — Spring (mid-March), Summer (late June to mid-July), Autumn/Black Friday (late November) and Winter (late December to early January) — plus Next Fest demo events in February, June and October. Exact dates are announced by Valve a few weeks before each event; the calendar above shows the estimated windows based on recent years and highlights which one is coming up next.
When do the free Epic Games Store games change?
The Epic Games Store gives away at least one free-to-keep game every week, refreshing every Thursday at around 11:00 AM ET (8:00 AM PT). The live countdown above estimates the next rotation. During its Holiday Sale, Epic often switches to a daily giveaway for about 15 days.
Are the sale dates on this page official?
No. Seasonal sale dates are estimates based on the pattern of the last several years and are clearly labelled as such. They are useful for planning, but only become official when the store confirms them. The weekly Epic countdown follows Epic's regular Thursday schedule.
How do I not overpay before a sale?
Add the games you want to My Radar with a target price. When a sale arrives, check each game's price against its tracked USD low on its DealCheckpoint price page — our buy / wait / skip verdict tells you instantly whether the sale price is genuinely strong in our comparison history.
Plan your buys
Steam sales calendar 2026: when to actually buy →
Estimated seasonal dates are based on recent years and are not official until confirmed by the store. Plan with them, but always confirm the live price on the game's deal page before buying.