6-DAY ROTATION
4 on 2 off shift schedule calendar
A 4 on 2 off schedule repeats four workdays followed by two rest days. Because the cycle is six days rather than seven, workdays move through the weekdays over time.
How the rotation works
Work four consecutive calendar days, then take two days off. Repeat from the real first day of the workplace cycle rather than restarting each Monday.
Choose the real first day of the cycle. A day-based generator then carries the complete work-and-rest sequence across weeks, months and year boundaries without resetting on Monday.
Who commonly uses it
Security, transport, hospitality, retail and continuous operations that need a simple multi-team rotation.
The shift names and hours can be changed before generation. Individual overtime, training, leave or cover shifts can be added afterward without changing the base rotation.
Hours, overtime and pay
Enter the actual start time, end time, unpaid break, hourly rate and overtime multiplier. PayCheck AI totals the scheduled hours and produces an independent gross-pay estimate. Add night, weekend or other allowances when they apply.
What to verify
Weekend work rotates naturally. Shift length, day/night switching and overtime rules differ, so enter the actual times and allowances used at work.
Common questions
Why do my workdays change every week?
The cycle lasts six calendar days, so it does not align with a seven-day week. That movement is expected.
Can 4 on 2 off rotate between days and nights?
Yes. Some workplaces alternate shift types after one or more cycles. Build the exact day/night sequence in a custom rotation when needed.
Planning and pay estimates only. Confirm the roster, labor agreement and local rules with the employer or a qualified adviser.