diff --git a/backend/audit/views/home.py b/backend/audit/views/home.py
index 94b029a6f..65691e599 100644
--- a/backend/audit/views/home.py
+++ b/backend/audit/views/home.py
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+from datetime import datetime, timezone
 from django.conf import settings
 from django.shortcuts import render, redirect
 from django.urls import reverse
@@ -32,4 +33,12 @@ class Maintenance(generic.View):
 
     def get(self, request, *args, **kwargs):
         template_name = "503.html"
+
+        current_time = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+        for date_range in settings.MAINTENANCE_BANNER_DATES:
+            if current_time > date_range.get("start") and current_time < date_range.get(
+                "end"
+            ):
+                template_name = date_range.get("template_name", "503.html")
+
         return render(request, template_name)
diff --git a/backend/config/context_processors.py b/backend/config/context_processors.py
index 1fddafabe..83f16185e 100644
--- a/backend/config/context_processors.py
+++ b/backend/config/context_processors.py
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 from config import settings
+from datetime import datetime, timezone
 
 
 def static_site_url(request):
@@ -23,3 +24,38 @@ def current_environment(request):
     Used in determining the display of the TEST SITE Banner.
     """
     return {"ENVIRONMENT": settings.ENVIRONMENT}
+
+
+def maintenance_banner(request):
+    """
+    Returns maintenance banner template context.
+    MAINTENANCE_BANNER is True if the banner should be displaying and False if not, based on settings.MAINTENANCE_BANNER_DATES.
+    MAINTENANCE_BANNER_START_TIME and MAINTENANCE_BANNER_END_TIME are None if the banner does not display.
+    MAINTENANCE_BANNER_MESSAGE is included if it exists alongside the banner dates.
+    """
+    current_time = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+    context = {
+        "MAINTENANCE_BANNER": False,
+    }
+
+    # For every designated date range:
+    # If any start or end time is unavailable, something is misconfigured. So, disable the banner.
+    # If we are within the specified timeframes, enable the banner.
+    for date_range in settings.MAINTENANCE_BANNER_DATES:
+        start_time = date_range.get("start")
+        end_time = date_range.get("end")
+
+        if not start_time or not end_time:
+            return context
+
+        if current_time > start_time and current_time < end_time:
+            context["MAINTENANCE_BANNER"] = True
+            context = context | {
+                "MAINTENANCE_BANNER_START_TIME": start_time,
+                "MAINTENANCE_BANNER_END_TIME": end_time,
+                "MAINTENANCE_BANNER_MESSAGE": date_range.get("message", ""),
+            }
+            return context
+
+    # Base case - we are not within any of the given timeframes. Disable the banner.
+    return context
diff --git a/backend/config/middleware.py b/backend/config/middleware.py
index 9952da41a..0efd68cdc 100644
--- a/backend/config/middleware.py
+++ b/backend/config/middleware.py
@@ -60,6 +60,11 @@ def __call__(self, request):
         Check that maintenance mode is disabled before running request.
         """
 
+        # Let icons through
+        if request.path == "/icons/sprite.svg":
+            response = self.get_response(request)
+            return response
+
         # redirect to maintenance page.
         if is_maintenance_on():
             if request.path != "/maintenance":
diff --git a/backend/config/settings.py b/backend/config/settings.py
index c05f8b3d0..92b807136 100644
--- a/backend/config/settings.py
+++ b/backend/config/settings.py
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 """
 
 from base64 import b64decode
+from datetime import datetime, timezone
 import os
 import sys
 import logging
@@ -161,6 +162,7 @@
                 "config.context_processors.static_site_url",
                 "config.context_processors.omb_num_exp_date",
                 "config.context_processors.current_environment",
+                "config.context_processors.maintenance_banner",
                 "report_submission.context_processors.certifiers_emails_must_not_match",
             ],
             "builtins": [
@@ -580,3 +582,18 @@
 # Keep sessions alive if the user is active
 # https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/ref/settings/#session-save-every-request
 SESSION_SAVE_EVERY_REQUEST = True
+
+# Times for the maintenance banner to display.
+# Requires a 'start' and an 'end'.
+# 'template_name' is optional, and defines what will display if maintenance mode is enabled during this timeframe. If no name is given, the 503 error page is used.
+# 'message' is optional, and overrides the default banner message.
+# The default message states that maintenance will be ongoing for the duration of the banners uptime. This may be true in an emergency. Otherwise, be sure to set a custom message.
+MAINTENANCE_BANNER_DATES = [
+    {
+        # December 5th to 10th, noon EST, uploading historical audits
+        "start": datetime(2024, 12, 5, 17, tzinfo=timezone.utc),
+        "end": datetime(2024, 12, 10, 17, tzinfo=timezone.utc),
+        "template_name": "maintenance_20241210.html",
+        "message": "FAC.gov will be doing a site upgrade on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m ET. During this period, the entire website will be unavailable.",
+    },
+]
diff --git a/backend/templates/includes/header.html b/backend/templates/includes/header.html
index 35db286f2..348c0f69f 100644
--- a/backend/templates/includes/header.html
+++ b/backend/templates/includes/header.html
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@
         </div>
     </section>
 {% endif %}
+
+{% if MAINTENANCE_BANNER %}
+    {% include "includes/maintenance_banner.html" %}
+{% endif %}
+
 <section class="usa-banner" aria-label="Official government website">
     <div class="usa-accordion">
         <header class="usa-banner__header">
diff --git a/backend/templates/includes/maintenance_banner.html b/backend/templates/includes/maintenance_banner.html
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..20fe2e551
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/templates/includes/maintenance_banner.html
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+<section class="usa-alert usa-alert--warning margin-top-0" aria-label="Site alert">
+    <div class="usa-alert__body">
+      <h4 class="usa-alert__heading">Scheduled system upgrade</h4>
+
+      {% comment %} If a message is given, use it. If not, display a generic message with the timeframe. {% endcomment %}
+      <p class="usa-alert__text">
+        {% if MAINTENANCE_BANNER_MESSAGE %}
+            {{ MAINTENANCE_BANNER_MESSAGE }}
+        {% else %}
+            FAC.gov will be doing a site upgrade from {{ MAINTENANCE_BANNER_START_TIME|date:"N j, Y, f A" }} to {{ MAINTENANCE_BANNER_END_TIME|date:"N j, Y, f A" }}. 
+            During this period, the entire website will be unavailable.
+        {% endif %}
+      </p>
+  </div>
+</section>
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/backend/templates/maintenance_20241210.html b/backend/templates/maintenance_20241210.html
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..5dda97cca
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/templates/maintenance_20241210.html
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+{% extends "base.html" %}
+{% load sprite_helper %}
+{% block content %}
+    <div class="display-flex flex-column flex-align-center margin-y-15">
+        <svg class="usa-icon usa-icon--size-7 text-error" focusable="false" role="img">
+            {% uswds_sprite "error" %}
+        </svg>
+        <h1 class="font-sans-2xl">Temporarily Down for System Maintenance</h1>
+        <p class="font-sans-lg margin-y-0">We are in the process of uploading historical audits to fac.gov.</p>
+        <p class="font-sans-lg margin-y-0">We should be back after December 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ET.</p>
+        <p class="margin-top-10">Thank you for your patience. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at <a class="usa-link" href="mailto:FAC@gsa.gov">FAC@gsa.gov</a>.</p>
+    </div>
+{% endblock content %}