5 on / 2 off Schedule

Five on, two off is the standard weekday pattern — five 8-hour shifts, then the weekend. Included here mostly so you can compare it against a rotating schedule.

About the 5 on / 2 off schedule

Five on, two off is the standard weekday pattern — five 8-hour shifts, then the weekend. Included here mostly so you can compare it against a rotating schedule.

Who works it: Standard office and day-shift work.

Cycle length
7 days
Shift length
8 hours
Crews
1
Days worked per year
~261
Weekends
Every one off

Common questions

What does “cycle start date” mean?

The first day your crew works at the beginning of the rotation. If you're not sure, pick any day you know you were on shift and adjust it until the calendar matches a month you remember.

How do I get this on my phone?

Click Download .ics and open the file. iPhone and Android will both offer to add it to your calendar, with every working day as an all-day entry.

Is it free?

Yes. No account, no email, nothing stored. It all runs in your browser.