Industrial shift schedule preset

DuPont Shift Schedule Generator

Interactive 28-day DuPont shift calendar generator. Calculate 12-hour day and night shift rotations, locate your 7-day vacation block, and export directly to ICS or CSV.

DuPont Schedule Fast Facts

Cycle Duration:

28 Days (4 Weeks)

Total Shifts:

14 Shifts (168 Hours)

Average Hours:

42 Hours / Week

Vacation Block:

7 Consecutive Days Off

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The first 20 generated rows are shown here before export.

Date	Label	Type
2026-05-10	Night Shift	Work
2026-05-11	Night Shift	Work
2026-05-12	Night Shift	Work
2026-05-13	Night Shift	Work
2026-05-17	Day Shift	Work
2026-05-18	Day Shift	Work
2026-05-19	Day Shift	Work
2026-05-21	Night Shift	Work
2026-05-22	Night Shift	Work
2026-05-23	Night Shift	Work
2026-05-27	Day Shift	Work
2026-05-28	Day Shift	Work
2026-05-29	Day Shift	Work
2026-05-30	Day Shift	Work
2026-06-07	Night Shift	Work
2026-06-08	Night Shift	Work
2026-06-09	Night Shift	Work
2026-06-10	Night Shift	Work
2026-06-14	Day Shift	Work
2026-06-15	Day Shift	Work

The 4-Week DuPont Shift Cycle Explained

Created by the DuPont chemical company in the 1950s, this schedule balances intense operational coverage with prolonged recovery periods. The 4-week cycle distributes 14 twelve-hour shifts as follows:

Phase 1

4 Night Shifts

Followed by 3 days off

Phase 2

3 Day Shifts

Followed by 1 quick day off

Phase 3

3 Night Shifts

Followed by 3 days off

Phase 4 & Vacation

4 Day Shifts & 7 Days Off

A full 7-day break completes the cycle

Frequently asked questions

What is the DuPont shift schedule?

The DuPont shift schedule is a continuous 24/7 rotating schedule built on a 28-day (4-week) cycle. It uses 4 crews working 12-hour shifts. Over the 28 days, each worker completes 14 shifts (168 hours total, averaging 42 hours per week) and receives one full week (7 consecutive days) off without taking PTO.

What is the rotation order in a DuPont schedule?

The standard DuPont sequence is: 4 consecutive night shifts → 3 days off → 3 day shifts → 1 day off → 3 night shifts → 3 days off → 4 day shifts → 7 consecutive days off.

Why do workers like the DuPont schedule?

The standout feature of the DuPont schedule is the guaranteed 7-day break every 4 weeks. This predictable week off allows employees to travel or rest regularly throughout the year without using vacation time.

Can I import this DuPont calendar into Google Calendar or Apple Calendar?

Yes. Select your rotation start date, preview your shift blocks, and click 'Download .ICS' to import the full schedule into Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar on your phone or laptop.