7 ON 7 OFF GUIDE
Map a 7 on, 7 off work schedule
Seven consecutive workdays followed by seven days off creates a straightforward 14-day rotation. A full-year calendar makes the alternating workweeks and off-weeks easy to plan around.
Build my schedule freeHow the 7 on 7 off rotation works
The schedule repeats seven working days and seven nonworking days. Once the correct first workday is established, each future block follows the same two-week pattern.
Shift lengths vary by workplace. Night-shift employees should use the date on which the shift begins as the workday unless their employer defines the schedule differently.
Planning around full workweeks
A seven-day work block can be tiring, but the following seven-day break creates room for appointments, travel and family plans. A yearly view helps you check holidays and events without manually counting weeks.
- Seven consecutive days off
- The same weekdays repeat in each block
- Simple 14-day cycle
- Easy long-range vacation planning
Set up your calendar
Choose a confirmed first day in a seven-day work block, select 7 on / 7 off and enter your normal shift time. The date checker can then confirm whether any future date is working or off.
Add one known payday to see pay markers alongside the rotation. Your payroll frequency can remain independent of the work cycle.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
How many days per year do you work on 7 on 7 off?
The rotation schedules about half the calendar year as workdays—usually 182 or 183 days, depending on the year and starting point.
Does 7 on 7 off always start on the same weekday?
Yes, a standard 14-day cycle returns to the same weekday. Your chosen anchor date determines which weekday begins each block.
Can I use the calendar for night shift?
Yes. Select a night label and enter the normal shift start time for the countdown.