Rotating shift generator
Shift Patterns
Pick a rotating shift pattern to generate a printable calendar for the months ahead. Choose your crew and start date — no sign-up.
2-2-3
Pitman (2-2-3)
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
4 On 4 Off
An 8-day rhythm — four 12-hour shifts on, four days off — that keeps a site staffed 24/7 with four crews.
DuPont
DuPont
A 28-day rotation of 12-hour days and nights, ending every cycle with a full 7 days off.
Fixed Weekly
Fixed Weekly Schedule
The same days on and off every week — a simple Monday-to-Friday work schedule you can print and post.
24/48
24 On 48 Off
One 24-hour tour on duty, then two full days off — a simple 3-day firehouse rhythm.
48/96
48 On 96 Off
Two 24-hour tours back to back, then four full days off — a modern fire-service long-break pattern.
7 On 7 Off
7 On 7 Off
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
3 On 3 Off
A short 6-day rhythm — three 12-hour shifts on, three days off — with 24/7 cover from four crews.
DDNNOO
DDNNOO (2-2-2)
Two day shifts, two night shifts, two days off — a fast 6-day rotation covered by three crews.
4 On 2 Off
4 On 2 Off
Four 10-hour day shifts on, two off — a day-coverage rotation shared across three crews.
Kelly
Kelly (Firefighter)
A 9-day firefighter rotation of 24-hour tours — on, off, on, off, on, then four days off.
Night Shift
Permanent Night Shift
Fixed nights, Monday to Friday — a steady permanent-night schedule you can print and post.
Compare shift patterns fast
If you are choosing between rotations, compare the cycle length, staffing model, and trade-off before you commit a team to it.
| Pattern | Cycle | Crews | Shift length | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2-3 | 14 days | 4 | 12 hours | 24/7 operations — manufacturing, security, dispatch, healthcare, emergency services |
| 4-on-4-off | 8 days | 4 | 12 hours | 24/7 sites wanting long, regular blocks of time off — utilities, security, plants, logistics |
| DuPont | 28 days | 4 | 12 hours | 24/7 continuous operations that value a long recovery break — refineries, chemical plants, power stations |
| Fixed Weekly | 7 days | 1 | 8 hours | Offices, retail, and any team on a steady week that does not rotate |
| 24/48 | 3 days | 3 | 24 hours | Fire departments, EMS, and public-safety teams built around long tours |
| 48/96 | 6 days | 3 | 24 hours | Fire departments wanting fewer commutes and longer blocks off |
| 7 On 7 Off | 14 days | 4 | 12 hours | Remote sites, healthcare, security, and teams that value long uninterrupted breaks |
| 3 On 3 Off | 6 days | 4 | 12 hours | 24/7 sites wanting short work blocks and frequent breaks — security, healthcare, utilities |
| DDNNOO | 6 days | 3 | 12 hours | 24/7 operations that prefer fast rotation and only three crews — security, manufacturing, dispatch |
| 4 On 2 Off | 6 days | 3 | 10 hours | Extended day operations — logistics, retail distribution, transport, support desks |
| Kelly | 9 days | 3 | 24 hours | Fire departments and EMS wanting a grouped set of tours with a long recovery block |
| Night Shift | 7 days | 1 | 8 hours | Teams on steady overnight cover — warehousing, security, hospitals, support desks |