4 on 4 off schedule calendar

Work four days, then four days off, and repeat. Pick your first shift day and HoursPad lays out the year.

Not legal, tax or payroll advice. General information only; results are estimates. Read the full notice.

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 8 days, with 4 work days and 4 days off. That is 48 hours per cycle, about 42 hours a week on average. From the example start date the first shifts are Mon, Jan 4, 2027 to Thu, Jan 7, 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

Pick the first day of your four-day run in "First day of the calendar".
If your shifts are not 12 hours, change "Hours per shift when the pattern gives none".
Look through the months: each work day shows its hours.
Press Print, or press "Add to phone calendar (.ics)" for your phone calendar.

About this schedule

HoursPad's 4 on 4 off preset: 4 on, 4 off, 12 hours a shift. Change it to match your employer's.

What official sources say:

Prince William County, Virginia's public safety communications center says its permanent day shift works four consecutive 12-hour days followed by four consecutive days off.

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

Which weekdays do I work?

The weekdays move: the cycle is 8 days, not 7. The first run is Mon, Jan 4, 2027 to Thu, Jan 7, 2027 (12 h a day).

How many days do I work in 2027?

From the example start date, 182 work days through the end of 2027.

How many hours a week is that?

About 42 hours a week on average, worked out as 48 hours per 8-day cycle.

Is this the official 4 on 4 off 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

Public Safety Communications: Shift Schedules (opens in new tab), Prince William County, Virginia.
“works four (4) consecutive 12-hour days followed by four consecutive (4) days off.”
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.