5 on 2 off
5 on 2 off shift schedule
A familiar weekly pattern for people who work five days and rest two days.
Pattern type
Day-based
5-2
Default cycle
5 / 2
Recommended setup
Fixed
Day
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Pattern type
Day-based
Default range
1 month
Start preset
schedule.today
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Frequently asked questions
How does this day-based pattern work?
Day-based patterns switch by full days, so each day is either work or off.
Can I change the start date?
Yes. You can pick the start date and generate the schedule from that point.
Can I share the result?
Yes. Each generated schedule has its own shareable link.