University of Maine System Academic Calendar for the 2028-2029 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 2028
| Event | UM | UMA | UMF | UMFK | UMM | UMPI | USM | UM Law School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Aug 23-25 |
| Classes Begin | Aug 28 | Aug 28 | Aug 28 | Aug 28 | Aug 28 | Aug 28 | Aug 28 | Aug 28 |
| Labor Day Holiday | Sep 4 | Sep 4 | Sep 4 | Sep 4 | Sep 4 | Sep 4 | Sep 4 | Sep 4 |
| Fall Break | Oct 9-10 | Oct 9-10 | Oct 9-10 | Oct 9-10 | Oct 9-10 | Oct 9-10 | Oct 9-10 | Oct 9 |
| Veterans Day Holiday (observed) | Nov 10 | Nov 10 | Nov 10 | Nov 10 | Nov 10 | Nov 10 | Nov 10 | Nov 10 |
| Thanksgiving Recess | Nov 22-26 | Nov 22-26 | Nov 22-26 | Nov 22-26 | Nov 22-26 | Nov 22-26 | Nov 22-26 | Nov 22-26 |
| Classes End | Dec 8 | Dec 8 | Dec 8 | Dec 8 | Dec 8 | Dec 8 | Dec 8 | Dec 1 |
| Final Exams | Dec 11-15 | Dec 11-15 | Dec 11-14 | Dec 11-14 | Dec 11-15 | Dec 11-14 | Dec 9-15 | Dec 7-19 |
| Degree Conferral | Dec 15 | Dec 15 | Dec 14 | Dec 14 | Dec 15 | Dec 14 | Dec 15 | Dec 19 |
Winter Session 2028/2029
| Event | UM | UMA | UMF | UMFK | UMM | UMPI | USM | UM Law School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classes Begin | Dec 26 | Dec 26 | Dec 26 | Dec 26 | Dec 26 | Dec 26 | Dec 18 | – |
| Classes End | Jan 12 | Jan 12 | Jan 12 | Jan 12 | Jan 12 | Jan 12 | Jan 12 | – |
Spring Semester 2029
| Event | UM | UMA | UMF | UMFK | UMM | UMPI | USM | UM Law School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Classes Begin | Jan 16 | Jan 16 | Jan 16 | Jan 16 | Jan 16 | Jan 16 | Jan 16 | Jan 16 |
| Presidents’ Day Holiday | Feb 19 | Feb 19 | Feb 19 | Feb 19 | Feb 19 | Feb 19 | Feb 19 | Feb 19 |
| Spring Break | Mar 12-18 | Mar 12-18 | Mar 12-18 | Mar 12-18 | Mar 12-18 | Mar 12-18 | Mar 12-18 | Mar 12-18 |
| Classes End | Apr 27 | Apr 27 | Apr 27 | Apr 27 | Apr 27 | Apr 27 | Apr 27 | Apr 24 |
| Final Exams | Apr 30-May 4 | Apr 30-May 4 | Apr 30-May 3 | Apr 30-May 3 | Apr 30-May 4 | Apr 30-May 3 | Apr 28-May 4 | Apr 30-May 10 |
| Degree Conferral | May 4 | May 4 | May 3 | May 3 | May 4 | May 3 | May 4 | May 10 |
| Commencement | May 5 | May 5 | May 5 | May 5 | May 4 | May 5 | May 5 | May 19 |
Summer Term 2029:
| Event | UM | UMA | UMF | UMFK | UMM | UMPI | USM | UM Law School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classes Begin | May 7 | May 7 | May 7 | May 14 | May 7 | May 7 | May 14 | May 21 |
| Classes End | Aug 17 | Aug 17 | Aug 17 | Aug 17 | Aug 17 | Aug 17 | Aug 17 | Jul 17 |
| Degree Conferral | Aug 17 | Aug 17 | Aug 17 | Aug 17 | Aug 17 | Aug 17 | Aug 17 | Jul 17 |
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).