Rotating 12-Hour Shift Patterns

These pages show a named shift pattern on a calendar once you pick a start date. They cover the 2-2-3, 2-3-2, 4 on 4 off, Panama, Pitman, DuPont and continental patterns, and a side-by-side view of common 12-hour patterns.

Tools in this group

• 12 Hour Shift Schedule — Compare the common 12-hour shift patterns side by side and see the one you pick on a calendar.
• 2-2-3 Schedule — Pick a start date to see the 2-2-3 pattern on a calendar, written either way round as 2-2-3 or 3-2-2-3.
• 2-3-2 Work Schedule — Pick a start date to see the 2-3-2 pattern on a calendar for two or four crews, with hours per week and a calendar file.
• 4 On 4 Off Schedule — Pick a start date to see the 4 on 4 off pattern on a calendar for two crews or four crews.
• Continental Shift Pattern — Pick a start date to see the continental pattern for four crews that cover every shift, every day of the year.
• DuPont Schedule — Pick a start date to see the DuPont four-crew, 28-day pattern of 12-hour night and day shifts on a calendar.
• Panama Schedule — Pick a start date to see the Panama schedule for four crews on a calendar, with hours per week and a calendar file.
• Pitman Schedule — Pick a start date to see the Pitman 2-2-3 pattern for four crews on a calendar, with hours per week and a calendar file to download.