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What Is a 2-3-2 Work Schedule?

The 2-3-2 schedule is a 14-day, 12-hour rotation that splits the month into 7 work days and 7 rest days.

How the 2-3-2 rotation works

A 2-3-2 schedule works 2 days, rests 3, works 2, rests 2, works 3, then rests 2, for a 14-day cycle. Four crews are staggered so the site always has a crew on day shift and a crew on night shift, and crews switch between day and night every cycle.

It is often confused with the 2-2-3 schedule because both are 14-day, 12-hour patterns with the same total of 7 work days. The difference is how the on and off blocks are grouped, which changes which weekends fall off.

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One 14-day 2-3-2 rotation for all four crews. Each works 7 days and rests 7 days.

2-3-2 schedule: pros and cons

Pros

  • ·Seven days on and seven days off per cycle
  • ·Alternating weekends off
  • ·Four crews cover the site around the clock
  • ·Predictable 14-day rhythm

Cons

  • ·12-hour shifts are tiring
  • ·Day and night swap every cycle
  • ·Needs four crews for full coverage

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Frequently asked questions

What is a 2-3-2 work schedule?

A 2-3-2 schedule is a 14-day, 12-hour rotation where you work 2 days, rest 3, work 2, rest 2, work 3, then rest 2. You work 7 days and rest 7 days per cycle.

How many crews does a 2-3-2 schedule use?

Four crews, staggered so the workplace has coverage around the clock.

What is the difference between 2-2-3 and 2-3-2?

Both are 14-day 12-hour patterns with 7 work days, but the work blocks are grouped differently. The 3/2 schedule runs 2 on, 3 off, 2 on, then 2 off, 3 on, 2 off.

Which industries use a 2-3-2 schedule?

Warehouses, logistics, and continuous manufacturing where teams want a predictable 14-day rotation.

Compare other patterns: 2-2-3 schedule, Pitman schedule, and DuPont schedule.