Pitman Schedule Calendar (2-2-3)

The Pitman schedule — also called 2-2-3 — is a 14-day cycle of 12-hour shifts: two on, two off, three on, two off, two on, three off. Four crews cover 24/7 and everyone gets every other weekend off in full.

About the Pitman / 2-2-3 schedule

The Pitman schedule — also called 2-2-3 — is a 14-day cycle of 12-hour shifts: two on, two off, three on, two off, two on, three off. Four crews cover 24/7 and everyone gets every other weekend off in full.

Who works it: Common in police departments, dispatch centres, refineries, power plants and continuous-process manufacturing.

Cycle length
14 days
Shift length
12 hours
Crews
4
Days worked per year
~182
Weekends
Every other one fully off

Common questions

What does “cycle start date” mean?

The first day your crew works at the beginning of the rotation. If you're not sure, pick any day you know you were on shift and adjust it until the calendar matches a month you remember.

How do I get this on my phone?

Click Download .ics and open the file. iPhone and Android will both offer to add it to your calendar, with every working day as an all-day entry.

Is it free?

Yes. No account, no email, nothing stored. It all runs in your browser.