University of Maine System Academic Calendar for the 2027-2028 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 2027
| Event | UM | UMA | UMF | UMFK | UMM | UMPI | USM | UM Law School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Aug 2 |
| Classes Begin | Aug 30 | Aug 30 | Aug 30 | Aug 30 | Aug 30 | Aug 30 | Aug 30 | Aug 30 |
| Labor Day Holiday | Sep 6 | Sep 6 | Sep 6 | Sep 6 | Sep 6 | Sep 6 | Sep 6 | Sep 6 |
| Fall Break | Oct 11-12 | Oct 11-12 | Oct 11-12 | Oct 11-12 | Oct 11-12 | Oct 11-12 | Oct 11-12 | Oct 11 |
| Veterans Day Holiday | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 | Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Nov 24-28 | Nov 24-28 | Nov 24-28 | Nov 24-28 | Nov 24-28 | Nov 24-28 | Nov 24-28 | Nov 24-28 |
| Classes End | Dec 10 | Dec 10 | Dec 10 | Dec 10 | Dec 10 | Dec 10 | Dec 10 | Dec 3 |
| Final Exams | Dec 13-17 | Dec 13-17 | Dec 13-16 | Dec 13-16 | Dec 13-17 | Dec 13-16 | Dec 11-17 | Dec 9 – 21 |
| Degree Conferral | Dec 17 | Dec 17 | Dec 16 | Dec 16 | Dec 17 | Dec 16 | Dec 17 | Dec 21 |
Winter Session 2027/2028
| Event | UM | UMA | UMF | UMFK | UMM | UMPI | USM | UM Law School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classes Begin | Dec 27 | Dec 27 | Dec 27 | Dec 27 | Dec 27 | Dec 27 | Dec 20 | – |
| Classes End | Jan 14 | Jan 14 | Jan 14 | Jan 14 | Jan 14 | Jan 14 | Jan 14 | – |
Spring Semester 2028
| Event | UM | UMA | UMF | UMFK | UMM | UMPI | USM | UM Law School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Classes Begin | Jan 18 | Jan 18 | Jan 18 | Jan 18 | Jan 18 | Jan 18 | Jan 18 | Jan 18 |
| Presidents’ Day Holiday | Feb 21 | Feb 21 | Feb 21 | Feb 21 | Feb 21 | Feb 21 | Feb 21 | Feb 21 |
| Spring Break | Mar 13-19 | Mar 13-19 | Mar 13-19 | Mar 13-19 | Mar 13-19 | Mar 13-19 | Mar 13-19 | Mar 13-19 |
| Classes End | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | Apr 25 |
| Final Exams | May 1-5 | May 1-5 | May 1-4 | May 1-4 | May 1-5 | May 1-4 | Apr 29 -May 5 | May 1-11 |
| Degree Conferral | May 5 | May 5 | May 4 | May 4 | May 5 | May 4 | May 5 | May 11 |
| Commencement | May 6 | May 6 | May 6 | May 6 | May 5 | May 6 | May 6 | May 20 |
Summer Term 2028:
| Event | UM | UMA | UMF | UMFK | UMM | UMPI | USM | UM Law School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classes Begin | May 8 | May 8 | May 8 | May 15 | May 8 | May 8 | May 15 | May 22 |
| Classes End | Aug 18 | Aug 18 | Aug 18 | Aug 18 | Aug 18 | Aug 18 | Aug 18 | Jul 20 |
| Degree Conferral | Aug 18 | Aug 18 | Aug 18 | Aug 18 | Aug 18 | Aug 18 | Aug 18 | Jul 20 |
The following holidays are observed during Summer Term:
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
Each Semester has the minimum of 68 class days not counting finals.
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).