University of Maine System Academic Calendar for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
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 2026:
| Event | UM | UMA | UMF | UMFK | UMM | UMPI | USM | UM Law School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | Aug 26-28 | |||||||
| Classes begin | Aug 31 | Aug 31 | Aug 31 | Aug 31 | Aug 31 | Aug 31 | Aug 31 | Aug 31 |
| Labor Day | Sep 7 | Sep 7 | Sep 7 | Sep 7 | Sep 7 | Sep 7 | Sep 7 | Sep 7 |
| Fall Break | Oct 12-13 | Oct 12-13 | Oct 12-13 | Oct 12-13 | Oct 12-13 | Oct 12-13 | Oct 12-13 | Oct 12 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Nov 25-29 | Nov 25-29 | Nov 25-29 | Nov 25-29 | Nov 25-29 | Nov 25-29 | Nov 25-29 | Nov 25-29 |
| Classes end | Dec 11 | Dec 11 | Dec 11 | Dec 11 | Dec 11 | Dec 11 | Dec 11 | Dec 4 |
| Final Exams | Dec 14-18 | Dec 14-18 | Dec 14-17 | Dec 14-17 | Dec 14-17 | Dec 14-17 | Dec 12-18 | Dec 10-21 |
Winter Session 2026/2027:
Beginning & End Dates:
UM = Dec 28 – Jan 15 (tentative)
UMF = Dec 28 – Jan 15 (tentative)
UMM = Dec 28 – Jan 15 (tentative)
USM = Dec 21 – Jan 15 (tentative)
UM Law School = Jan 11-15 (tentative)
Spring Semester 2027:
| Event | UM | UMA | UMF | UMFK | UMM | UMPI | USM | UM Law School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Classes begin | Jan 19 | Jan 19 | Jan 19 | Jan 19 | Jan 19 | Jan 19 | Jan 19 | Jan 19 |
| Presidents Day Holiday | Feb 15 | Feb 15 | Feb 15 | Feb 15 | Feb 15 | Feb 15 | Feb 15 | Feb 15 |
| Spring Break | Mar 15-19 | Mar 15-19 | Mar 15-19 | Mar 15-19 | Mar 15-19 | Mar 15-19 | Mar 15-19 | Mar 15-19 |
| Classes End | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | Apr 30 | Apr 27 |
| Final Exams | May 3-7 | May 3-7 | May 3-6 | May 3-6 | May 3-6 | May 3-6 | May 1-7 | May 3-13 |
| Commencement | May 8 | May 8 | May 8 | May 8 | May 8 | May 8 | May 8 | May 22 |
Summer Term 2027:
Beginning & End Dates:
UM = May 10 – Aug 20 (tentative)
UMF = May 10 – Aug 20 (tentative)
UMFK = May 17 – Aug 20 (tentative)
UMM = May 10 – Aug 20 (tentative)
USM = May 17 – Aug 20 (tentative)
UM Law = May 24 – July 22 (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).