University of Maine System Academic Calendar for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Each semester has the minimum of 68 class days not counting finals.
Key:
UM = University of Maine
UMA = University of Maine at Augusta
UMF = University of Maine at Farmington
UMFK = University of Maine at Fort Kent
UMM = University of Maine at Machias
UMPI = University of Maine at Presque Isle
USM = University of Southern Maine
UM Law School = University of Maine School of Law
Fall Semester 2025:
| Event | UM | UMA | UMF | UMFK | UMM | UMPI | USM | UM Law School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 8/27-29 |
| Classes begin | Sep 2 | Sep 2 | Sep 2 | Sep 2 | Sep 2 | Sep 2 | Sep 2 | Sep 2 |
| Fall Break | Oct 13-14 | Oct 13-14 | Oct 13-14 | Oct 13-14 | Oct 13-14 | Oct 13-14 | Oct 13-14 | Oct 13 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Nov 26-30 | Nov 26-30 | Nov 26-30 | Nov 26-30 | Nov 26-30 | Nov 26-30 | Nov 26-30 | Nov 26-30 |
| Classes end | Dec 12 | Dec 12 | Dec 12 | Dec 12 | Dec 12 | Dec 12 | Dec 12 | Dec 5 |
| Final Exams | Dec 15-19 | Dec 15-19 | Dec 15-18 | Dec 15-18 | Dec 15-18 | Dec 15-18 | Dec 15-19 | Dec 11-22 |
Winter Session 2025/2026:
Beginning & End Dates:
UM = Dec 29 – Jan 16 (tentative)
UMF = Dec 29-Jan 16 (tentative)
UMM = Dec 29 – Jan 16 (tentative)
USM = Dec 22 – Jan 16 (tentative)
UM Law School = Jan 12-16 (tentative)
Spring Semester 2026:
| Event | UM | UMA | UMF | UMFK | UMM | UMPI | USM | UM Law School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Classes begin | Jan 20 | Jan 20 | Jan 20 | Jan 20 | Jan 20 | Jan 20 | Jan 20 | Jan 20 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb 16 | Feb 16 | Feb 16 | Feb 16 | Feb 16 | Feb 16 | Feb 16 | Feb 16 |
| Spring Break | Mar 16-20 | Mar 16-20 | Mar 16-20 | Mar 16-20 | Mar 16-20 | Mar 16-20 | Mar 16-20 | Mar 16-20 |
| Classes End | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | Apr 28 |
| Final Exams | May 4-8 | May 4-8 | May 4-7 | May 4-7 | May 4-7 | May 4-7 | May 4-8 | May 4-14 |
| Commencement | May 9 | May 9 | May 9 | May 9 | May 9 | May 9 | May 9 | May 23 |
Summer Term 2026:
Beginning & End Dates:
UM = May 11 – Aug 21 (tentative)
UMF = May 11 – Aug 21 (tentative)
UMFK = May 18 – Aug 21 (tentative)
UMM = May 11 – Aug 21 (tentative)
USM = May 18 – Aug 21 (tentative)
UM Law School = May 26-July 23 (tentative)
Summer Holidays:
The following holidays are observed during Summer Term:
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
Short Session Courses:
With the exception of national holidays, any additional breaks or holiday observances will be at the discretion of the instructor.
Religious and Cultural Observances:
Our faculty, staff, and students are from varied religious and cultural backgrounds which serve to enrich and strengthen our community. Any event scheduled on a major religious or cultural holiday can send a message of insensitivity or exclusivity to staff and students who cannot participate that day due to their religious beliefs. Therefore, please avoid scheduling important meetings, exams, or other essential events on such dates whenever possible to accommodate the observance of religious traditions for those staff and students who need to be absent for religious holidays throughout the year. Some information about major religious holidays may be found at the University of Maine System Human Resources page. An extensive listing is online at the Interfaith Calendar website (External Site).