when does the steam spring sale start
The Steam Spring Sale 2026 starts on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (17:00 UTC) and runs until March 26, 2026 at the same time.
Quick Scoop
- Start date: March 19, 2026.
- Start time: 10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern / 17:00 UTC.
- End date: March 26, 2026, ending at the same daily start time.
What this means for you
- Expect the front page banner to switch over right at the start time, with discounts going live instantly across thousands of games.
- Wishlist notifications will begin firing as soon as the sale starts, especially for games discounted 20% or more.
Brief timing table (HTML)
| Region | Local start time | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| US Pacific | 10:00 AM | 19 March 2026 |
| US Eastern | 1:00 PM | 19 March 2026 |
| UTC | 17:00 | 19 March 2026 |
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