2-2-3 Shift Schedule: 14-Day Pattern and Calendar
See how a 2-2-3 shift schedule works with a clear 14-day calendar, work-hour arithmetic, day and night team notes, and a personal schedule generator.
Understand the pattern →← Vicky Mawasi
Shift work
Shift calendars, tools, and rotation guides.
Plain-language explanations for people who work outside a Monday-to-Friday calendar. One useful pattern at a time.
Generate your personal shift calendar →Pattern guides
Start with the schedule you actually work.
Compare cycle lengths, work/off sequences, day and night assignments, and the hours behind each pattern.
2 On 2 Off Shift Schedule: 4-Day Cycle and Calendar
See a real 2-on-2-off calendar, calculate hours for 8- or 12-hour shifts, and generate your own dates. Understand how it differs from 2-2-3.
Understand the pattern →4 On 4 Off Shift Pattern: Calendar and Hours
See a clear 4-on-4-off calendar, understand why work and rest blocks move across weekdays, and confirm the details before adding it to your schedule.
Understand the pattern →DuPont Shift Schedule: 28-Day Rotation and Calendar
See the full 28-day DuPont shift schedule, understand its day and night rotation, working hours, seven-day break, and practical calendar setup.
Understand the pattern →Pitman Shift Schedule: Fixed and Rotating 2-2-3 Variations
Understand the Pitman 2-2-3 schedule, its 14-day calendar, fixed and rotating versions, 12-hour totals, long weekends, and practical trade-offs.
Understand the pattern →Panama Shift Schedule: 2-2-3 Crew Rotation Explained
See how the Panama 2-2-3 schedule supports four-crew day and night coverage, how the 14-day calendar works, and what to confirm before tracking it.
Understand the pattern →Continental Shift Pattern: Rotation, Hours, and Variations
Understand the common 8-hour Continental rota, its 28-day day-evening-night sequence, working hours, and why employers use the name for different patterns.
Understand the pattern →Free tool
Turn the repeating pattern into real dates.
Start with one known cycle date, choose a common rotation or enter your own, and see the month ahead.
Planning guides
Put the roster into a calendar you can use.
Practical guidance for understanding rotating work, overnight shifts, and the calendar setup behind them.
12-Hour Shift Schedule: Common Patterns Compared
Compare common 12-hour shift schedules including 2-2-3, 4-on-4-off, 2-on-2-off, and DuPont by cycle length, hours, nights, and time off.
Read the guide →Rotating Shift Schedule: How Day and Night Rotations Work
Understand rotating shift schedules, including forward and backward rotation, fast and slow changes, work/rest patterns, and calendar setup.
Read the guide →Night Shift Calendar: Track Overnight Work Correctly
Build a clear night shift calendar that handles overnight end times, rotating work blocks, recovery days, swaps, and future schedule visibility.
Read the guide →How to Add Rotating Shifts to iPhone Calendar
Learn how to organize rotating shifts on iPhone, when native Calendar repeats are enough, and how to handle multi-day day, night, and off patterns.
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