24/48 shift calendar
Shift times and custom pattern
Day 1 is the first day of crew A's cycle. Other crews are offset from it. Your settings are saved on your device only.
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How the 24 on 48 off pattern works
On a 24/48 rota you work one 24-hour shift, then have 48 hours off, a 3-day cycle. Three shifts (A, B and C) start one day apart. Set the start time under Shift times; the shift ends at the same time the next day.
Cycle for crew A: FOO (D = day, N = night, F = 24-hour shift, O = off).
Year calendars: 24 on 48 off 2026 calendar · 24 on 48 off 2027 calendar. To put it on your phone, see how to add the .ics file.
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Questions
How many weekends off do you get on a 24 on 48 off schedule?
In 2027, with crew A starting on 2026-01-05, the crews on this page get 17 to 18 full weekends (Saturday and Sunday both off) out of 52. The number depends on where your cycle starts, so set your own day 1 in the tool to see yours.
How many hours a week is 24 on 48 off?
You work 1 of every 3 days. If shifts are 24 hours, that averages 56.0 hours a week over the cycle. Single weeks can be higher or lower.
Why do my days off move each week?
The cycle is 3 days long. Because that is not a multiple of 7, the same point in the cycle lands on a different weekday each week.
How many shifts a year is 24 on 48 off?
In 2027 the crews on this page work 121 to 122 shifts, depending on the crew and start date.