Emancipation Day
On August 1, Canadians are invited to observe Emancipation Day, which celebrates and honours the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect in many countries that were part of the British Empire. In 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 as Emancipation Day in Canada.
Canada Day - No classes
Canada Day - No classes.
UPEI Fall Open House 2026
Tour our beautiful campus, meet faculty and students, discover campus life, and enjoy giveaways and bookstore discounts.
Save the date! Stay tuned, more details to come.
UPEI ClimateSense hosts Waterlution’s Youth for Resilient Communities collaboratorium
A group of 90 youth from across Canada were on PEI from May 27–June 1, learning to tackle water and climate change challenges through Waterlution, a national non-profit organization which focuses on water sustainability, climate change, and leadership development.
Mi’kmaw-led digital archive launches for 300th Anniversary of 1726 Treaty
The following news release was issued jointly by L'nuey and UPEI on June 3, 2026.
L’nuey is launching a new Mi’kmaw-led digital archive to mark the 300th anniversary of the 1726 Peace and Friendship Treaty on June 4, 2026. The project aims to make Mi’kmaw history in Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) easier to find, understand, and use.
End of Winter semester
End of Winter semester.
Course grades for graduating students to be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by noon on this date.
Exams - Winter semester (April 16–26)
Exams - Winter semester (April 16–26).
No exams on Sunday, April 18.
Exams afternoon and evening only on Sunday, April 25.
No examinations will be held during the period 31 March to 13 April inclusive without the permission of the Chair and Dean. Please see Academic Regulation #13 in the UPEI Academic Calendar.
