DuPont schedule calendar

Start from HoursPad's 28-day preset of night and day shifts, edit it to match your employer's rotation, then print it or add it to your phone calendar.

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 28 days, with 14 work days and 14 days off. That is 168 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

Check the "Pattern" box. Each group is a number of days and a type: day, night or off.
Edit the groups to match the rotation you were given.
Set "First day of the calendar" and, if needed, "That day is day number (of the cycle)".
Press Print, or press "Add to phone calendar (.ics)".

About this schedule

HoursPad's DuPont preset: 4 night, 3 off, 3 day, 1 off, 3 night, 3 off, 4 day, 7 off, 12 hours a shift. HoursPad did not find an official source that defines the DuPont schedule, so this is only a starting pattern. Change it to match your employer's.

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 this rotation?

The preset repeats every 28 days with 14 shifts and 14 days off, about 42 hours a week on average.

What is the longest break?

With this preset, the longest run of days off is 7 days.

Does HoursPad say what a DuPont schedule is?

No. HoursPad did not find an official source that defines it, so the page gives an editable starting pattern only. Check the real rotation with your employer.

Can I add my crew's different start day?

Yes. Set "First day of the calendar", then the cycle day that date falls on in "That day is day number (of the cycle)". Crews on the same rotation start on different cycle days.