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DuPont Schedule
4 nights, 3 off, 3 days, 1 off, 3 nights, 3 off, 4 days – then 7 days off. See your DuPont shift schedule on a calendar.
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How the DuPont schedule works
The DuPont schedule is a 28-day rotation of 12-hour shifts for four crews. It mixes day and night blocks and ends every cycle with a full week off, averaging 42 hours a week.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the DuPont schedule work?
Each 28-day cycle runs 4 night shifts, 3 days off, 3 day shifts, 1 day off, 3 night shifts, 3 days off, 4 day shifts, then 7 days off.
Why is the DuPont schedule popular?
Every four weeks you get 7 consecutive days off, and no block is longer than 4 shifts. The trade-off is switching between days and nights within each cycle.
How many hours a week is the DuPont schedule?
14 twelve-hour shifts every 28 days, which averages 42 hours a week.
Is my schedule saved?
No. The calendar is calculated in your browser and nothing is uploaded or stored.