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Rotating Shift Schedule

See your 12-hour or 24-hour rotation on a calendar. Pick a pattern, choose the first day of your cycle, and every workday and day off appears.

Pick the date your first shift of the cycle starts. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Cycle ·

Your calendar

  • DDay shift
  • NNight shift
  • X24-hour shift
  • –Off

How the Rotating shift schedule works

Rotating schedules repeat a fixed cycle of shifts and days off. Four crews on a 12-hour pattern cover every hour of every day, and each worker averages 42 hours a week.

Other shift schedules

Frequently asked questions

What is a rotating shift schedule?

A rotating shift schedule repeats a fixed pattern of work days and days off, often switching between day and night shifts, so a team can cover a workplace around the clock.

Which 12-hour shift schedule is most common?

The 2-2-3 (also called Pitman), DuPont, Panama and 4 on 4 off schedules are the most common 12-hour rotations. All four average 42 hours a week.

Is my schedule saved?

No. The calendar is calculated in your browser and nothing is uploaded or stored.

Common shift times

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