Compressed work schedule

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4/10 Work Schedule Calendar Planner

Plan and visualize your 4-day, 10-hour compressed workweek. Calculate workdays, track recurring 3-day weekends, and export your calendar to Google Calendar, Outlook, or CSV.

4/10 Schedule Fast Facts

Weekly Workdays:

4 Days (Mon – Thu)

Shift Length:

10 Hours / Day

Weekly Hours:

40 Hours Total

Days Off:

3 Days (Fri – Sun)

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Set the first day, date range, and labels for this pattern.

Upcoming events

The first 20 generated rows are shown here before export.

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2026-05-0410h WorkdayWork
2026-05-0510h WorkdayWork
2026-05-0610h WorkdayWork
2026-05-0710h WorkdayWork
2026-05-1110h WorkdayWork
2026-05-1210h WorkdayWork
2026-05-1310h WorkdayWork
2026-05-1410h WorkdayWork
2026-05-1810h WorkdayWork
2026-05-1910h WorkdayWork
2026-05-2010h WorkdayWork
2026-05-2110h WorkdayWork
2026-05-2510h WorkdayWork
2026-05-2610h WorkdayWork
2026-05-2710h WorkdayWork
2026-05-2810h WorkdayWork
2026-06-0110h WorkdayWork
2026-06-0210h WorkdayWork
2026-06-0310h WorkdayWork
2026-06-0410h WorkdayWork

Benefits and Considerations of the 4/10 Schedule

Advantages

  • 52 Three-Day Weekends: Enjoy consistent Friday-through-Sunday rest every single week.
  • Reduced Commuting: Cut weekly commute costs, fuel consumption, and transit time by 20%.
  • Better Work-Life Balance: Schedule doctor appointments, errands, or personal projects on Friday without taking PTO.

Considerations

  • Longer Daily Shifts: 10-hour days plus commuting and lunch breaks can result in 11 to 12 hours away from home.
  • Childcare Coordination: Extended morning or evening hours may require adjusted daycare or school schedules.
  • State Labor Laws: Confirm compliance with local daily overtime rules (such as California Labor Code § 511).

Frequently asked questions

What is a 4/10 work schedule?
A 4/10 work schedule is a compressed workweek arrangement where employees work four 10-hour days per week instead of five 8-hour days, resulting in a standard 40-hour workweek with three consecutive days off (typically Friday through Sunday).
How does overtime work on a 4/10 schedule?
Under US federal FLSA rules, overtime is generally required only after 40 hours worked in a single workweek. However, certain states (such as California) have daily overtime laws requiring specific employee agreements or election votes to adopt alternative 10-hour workweek schedules without daily overtime premiums.
Can I export my 4/10 calendar to Google Calendar or Outlook?
Yes. Click 'Download .ICS' to import your 4/10 calendar directly into Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Apple Calendar, or mobile apps.
How does 4/10 compare to the 9/80 schedule?
A 4/10 schedule gives you a 3-day weekend every single week (working 40 hours over 4 days). A 9/80 schedule gives you every other Friday off (working 80 hours over 9 days across a two-week period with alternating 9-hour workdays).