2-2-3 schedule calendar

HoursPad's 2-2-3 preset works two days, is off two days, works three, is off two, works two and is off three, then repeats. Change it to match your employer's.

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Pattern (days in order, then it repeats) Write groups like "4 on", "2 off", "3 day 12h" or "1 night 8.5h", separated by commas.

Hours per shift when the pattern gives none

First day of the calendar

That day is day number (of the cycle) Day 1 is the first day of the pattern. Type 3 if that date is the third day of it.

Months to show

Name for calendar events (optional)

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Example: this preset repeats every 14 days, with 7 work days and 7 days off. That is 84 hours per cycle, about 42 hours a week on average. From the example start date the first shifts are Mon, Jan 4, 2027 to Tue, Jan 5, 2027 (12 h a day).

Estimate based on what you entered. Not legal or payroll advice; check it against your employer's records.

How to use it

Type the date your first shift falls on in "First day of the calendar".
Check the "Pattern" box. Edit it if your employer's rotation differs.
If your first day is not the first day of the cycle, type its cycle day in "That day is day number (of the cycle)".
Press Print, or press "Add to phone calendar (.ics)" and open the file to add the shifts to your phone calendar.

About this schedule

HoursPad's 2-2-3 preset: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off, 12 hours a shift, for one crew. Change it to match your employer's.

What official sources say:

The Nantucket, Massachusetts police department says it uses the Pitman Schedule, which it describes as 4 teams that work 2 day/night shifts, then get 2 rest days, followed by 3 day/night shifts.

Pattern groups are a number of days and a type: 4 on, 2 off, 3 day 12h or 1 night 8.5h. Make your own on the rotating shift calendar maker.

Your pattern and dates stay on your device. The .ics file is built in your browser.

Questions

How long is the 2-2-3 cycle?

HoursPad's preset repeats every 14 days: 7 work days and 7 days off, about 42 hours a week on average at 12 hours a shift.

When does my first block of shifts fall?

With the example start date, the first block is Mon, Jan 4, 2027 to Tue, Jan 5, 2027 (12 h a day). Change the start date to see yours.

How many shifts is that in 2027?

The preset gives 182 work days between the example start date and the end of 2027.

Is this the official 2-2-3 schedule?

No. HoursPad shows a pattern and repeats it. Your employer's schedule or union agreement decides the real one. Change the "Pattern" box to match yours.

Official sources

Nantucket Police Officer FAQs: What hours will I have to work? (opens in new tab), Town of Nantucket.
“This schedule involves 4 teams that work 2 day/night shifts, then get 2 rest days, followed by 3 day/night shifts.”
Checked November 11, 2026. Rules change; verify with the source.

These are summaries of what the official sources say, not legal advice. Laws change and exceptions apply. Check with your employer or your state labor department about your own job.