Steam Sale & Fest Planner

Model release and last-discount inputs against heuristic seasonal windows, export reminders, and prep your next 90 days.

How it works

Enter dates, review modeled windows, and export an ICS file. Cross-check{ " " } Steam discount docs.

Heuristic planner only. Steam discount rules change — verify current Steamworks documentation.

Eligibility hint

Next soft eligibility window (≥ 28 days after last discount): 2026-11-03

Typical seasonal / fest windows (next occurrence)

  • Autumn Sale (typical)
    2026-11-20 → 2026-11-30
    Approximate.
  • Steam Winter Sale (typical window)
    2026-12-19 → 2026-12-31
    Approximate; verify Steamworks announcements.
  • Steam Next Fest (Feb)
    2027-02-24 → 2027-02-28
    Demo festival; dates shift yearly.
  • Spring Sale (typical)
    2027-05-15 → 2027-05-25
    Heuristic window.
  • Steam Summer Sale (typical window)
    2027-06-20 → 2027-06-30
    Approximate.
  • Steam Next Fest (Oct)
    2027-10-07 → 2027-10-14
    Demo festival; dates shift yearly.

Ideal next 90 days (overlapping)

  • Autumn Sale (typical) — 2026-11-20 → 2026-11-30
  • Steam Winter Sale (typical window) — 2026-12-19 → 2026-12-31

Pre-event checklist

  • Confirm discount % and regional pricing in Steamworks.
  • Update capsule & short description if the event has a theme.
  • Schedule community post / wishlist news if applicable.
  • Verify build on default branch passes depot checks.
  • Demo: test Steam build, controller mapping, and first 10 minutes pacing.

Same 8 upcoming windows for every export. .ics works with Apple Calendar, Thunderbird, and most desktop apps. CSV imports into Google Calendar and Outlook. HTML opens one-click links for Google, Outlook.com, Microsoft 365, and Yahoo in the browser.

FAQ

Are these official Steam sale dates?
No. Dates are illustrative seasonal windows; Steam announces real schedules in Steamworks.
Why minimum days between discounts?
We apply a configurable gap as a planning habit — not a legal guarantee of eligibility.

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