How this 7 In 7 Out: 7 Days, 7 Off, 7 Nights, 7 Off works
Seven day shifts, seven days off, seven night shifts and seven days off: a 28-day shift cycle.
The full 28-day repeating cycle
14 working shifts and 14 rest days per 28-day cycle. Hours depend on the shift length set by your employer. This is an individual employee's repeating sequence, not a guarantee of full-team 24/7 coverage.
This is the exact four-block 7-in/7-out rotation described here; other workplaces may use the same term for a different roster.
The rotation shown is the exact sequence described for this guide. Names and schedules can vary between employers; confirm against your roster.
Frequently asked questions
How many days are in this shift rotation?
The complete repeating sequence has 28 days, with 14 scheduled work shifts and 14 days off.
Can I set up this rotation in ShiftShow?
Yes. Use Smart Shift Builder to enter each day-shift, night-shift and rest-day block, then verify the calendar against your employer's roster and starting date.
Does the pattern specify the number of hours per shift?
No. The diagram shows shift types and rest days. Set the actual start times and shift duration used at your workplace.
Two different 7-on/7-off schedules
In the rotating day/night version featured here, a worker completes seven day shifts, takes seven days off, completes seven night shifts, then takes seven days off. This is a 28-day individual cycle with 14 working shifts. Another widely documented arrangement uses permanent day crews and permanent night crews: each crew works seven shifts and rests seven days, repeating every 14 days without switching between days and nights. Both are described as 7-on/7-off, but they are different rosters. The example on this page is the 28-day version.
Further reading: Soon: 7-on/7-off, fixed day and night crews
Build the rotation in ShiftShow
Open Smart Shift Builder, choose your start date, and enter the sequence of day shifts, night shifts and days off shown above. Check it against your workplace roster before saving.
Once configured, use your colour-coded calendar to plan ahead, track overtime and manage leave.
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