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September 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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Find your fit
Start from the schedule you actually need
If you do not know the pattern name yet, pick the operating model first. Each option below jumps to the closest fit.
I need long tours for fire or EMS
Use firefighter-style 24-hour patterns with fewer handovers and longer recovery blocks.
I need a fixed or simpler weekly schedule
For office teams, lighter operations, or teams that do not rotate through days and nights.
I need night-heavy or long-break coverage
Choose a pattern that spreads night work or gives longer stretches off between blocks.
How it works
Three steps to a printed calendar
1
Choose a pattern
Pick a rotating pattern like 2-2-3 or 4-on-4-off, or a fixed weekly schedule.
2
Set crew & dates
Choose your crew, a start date, and how many months to generate.
3
Print or share
Print straight to paper or PDF, or copy a share link that reopens the schedule.
Shift patterns
Popular rotating patterns
Each pattern opens the generator preloaded and ready — pick your crew and print.
2-2-3 Shift Schedule
A 14-day rotating pattern that covers 24/7 with four crews — no one works more than three days in a row.
4-on-4-off Shift Schedule
An 8-day rhythm — four 12-hour shifts on, four days off — that keeps a site staffed 24/7 with four crews.
DuPont Shift Schedule
A 28-day rotation of 12-hour days and nights, ending every cycle with a full 7 days off.
Fixed Weekly Shift Schedule
The same days on and off every week — a simple Monday-to-Friday work schedule you can print and post.
24/48 Shift Schedule
One 24-hour tour on duty, then two full days off — a simple 3-day firehouse rhythm.
48/96 Shift Schedule
Two 24-hour tours back to back, then four full days off — a modern fire-service long-break pattern.
7 On 7 Off Shift Schedule
A full week on, then a full week off — often used for fixed day and night crews on 12-hour shifts.
3 On 3 Off Shift Schedule
A short 6-day rhythm — three 12-hour shifts on, three days off — with 24/7 cover from four crews.
DDNNOO Shift Schedule
Two day shifts, two night shifts, two days off — a fast 6-day rotation covered by three crews.
4 On 2 Off Shift Schedule
Four 10-hour day shifts on, two off — a day-coverage rotation shared across three crews.
Kelly Shift Schedule
A 9-day firefighter rotation of 24-hour tours — on, off, on, off, on, then four days off.
Night Shift Shift Schedule
Fixed nights, Monday to Friday — a steady permanent-night schedule you can print and post.
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Browse every rotating pattern and generate a calendar.
By scenario
Schedules for every team
Industry pages open the maker set up for a specific job — with the right shifts and tips.
Employee Shift Schedule Maker
Add your team, assign shifts by clicking the grid, and print a roster everyone on staff can read.
Weekly Shift Schedule Maker
Lay out a full week of shifts, then print it or grab the free template below.
Monthly Shift Schedule Maker
Map a whole month of coverage at once, then print it or download the template.
Free Work Schedule Maker
Set your week, add people, and generate a printable work schedule. No login, no trial, nothing to install.
Restaurant Shift Schedule Maker
Front-of-house and back-of-house on one grid — set open, mid, and close, then print for the pass.
Nurse Shift Schedule Maker
Day and night 12-hour blocks for ward coverage — assign, print, and share.
Rotating Shift Schedule Maker
Spread days, evenings, and nights fairly across the team — auto-fill a rotation, then fine-tune it.
12-Hour Shift Schedule Maker
Two 12-hour blocks, day and night — lay out the pattern, auto-fill, and print.
Night Shift Schedule Maker
Cover the overnight without wearing anyone down — set night blocks, watch the run of consecutive nights, and print.
24/7 Shift Schedule Maker
Cover all 168 hours of the week with no gaps — lay out the crews, check every day is filled, and print.
Shift Schedule Template for Excel
Grab a free, editable Excel shift schedule template — or skip the spreadsheet and build it online.
Shift Schedule Templates
Free weekly, monthly, and Excel templates plus a printable PDF.
Learn before you build
Shift scheduling guides
Practical explainers for choosing a pattern, staffing a team, and setting up a rotation that people can follow.
What Is a 2-2-3 Shift Schedule?
Learn how the 2-2-3 (Pitman or Panama) shift schedule works, which teams it suits, and how to set up its 14-day rotating calendar.
How to Create a Rotating Shift Schedule for 4 Teams
A practical way to set up four-team, 24/7 coverage: choose a rotation, assign crews, check coverage, and publish a clear schedule.
DuPont vs. Pitman Schedule: Which 12-Hour Rotation Fits?
Compare DuPont and Pitman (2-2-3) schedules: cycle length, consecutive shifts, days off, day/night rotation, and which teams each model suits.
All scheduling guides →
Compare common shift patterns and learn how to plan reliable coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Is this calendar really free?
Yes. Generating, printing, and sharing schedules are all free with no account or sign-up.
What is a rotating shift schedule?
A rotating schedule cycles each crew through work and off days on a repeating pattern — like 2-2-3 or 4-on-4-off — so a site stays covered 24/7 and the load is shared fairly.
Can I see which days I personally work?
Yes. Pick your crew and start date and the calendar shows exactly which days you are on and off for the months ahead.
Can I print or share the calendar?
Yes. Print / Save PDF outputs just the calendar, and Copy share link gives a URL that reopens the same schedule.