9/80 work schedule calendar

Cycle of 14 days, 2 crews, 40 hours a week on average. D = day shift, N = night shift, 24 = 24-hour shift.

How the 9/80 schedule works

• Week 1: Monday to Thursday 9 hours, Friday 8 hours. Week 2: Monday to Thursday 9 hours, Friday off.
• That is 80 hours in nine days, and 26 Fridays off a year.
• The workweek for overtime usually starts halfway through the 8-hour Friday, so each workweek counts 40 hours and nonexempt employees don't earn overtime from the schedule itself.
• Teams are often split so half are off on one Friday and half on the next, and the office is open every Friday.
• The calendar file has only your days off, as all-day events every other week.

Which Fridays are off in 2026

2026 has 52 Fridays. Everyone on a 9/80 is on one of these two lists; find the one with your next Friday off.

Holidays on a 9/80

US federal holidays on a Friday in 2026, and which list they fall on:

• Juneteenth, Jun 19: on the list starting Jan 2
• Independence Day, Jul 3: on the list starting Jan 2
• Christmas Day, Dec 25: on the list starting Jan 9

When a holiday falls on your day off, your employer's policy decides what happens. Federal employees on a compressed schedule usually get the workday before it off instead. Private employers set their own rules.

A calendar layout, not payroll or legal advice. Your employer's policy decides your schedule.

Similar schedules

• 4/10 (four tens)

  Four 10-hour days and a three-day weekend, every week.

  40 hours a week on average

Other schedules: DuPont, Panama, Pitman (2-2-3), 4 on 4 off, 12x36, 24/48, 48/96, Kelly

Frequently asked questions

What is a 9/80 work schedule?

A schedule that fits 80 hours into nine work days over two weeks: eight 9-hour days and one 8-hour day, with every other Friday off. Some employers use Mondays instead.

What is the 9/80 schedule for 2026?

2026 has 52 Fridays, so each 9/80 group gets 26 Fridays off: one group starts on January 2 and the other on January 9. Pick yours above to see every date and add them to your calendar.

How many days off do you get on a 9/80?

26 a year, one every two weeks. In a year with 53 Fridays, such as 2027, the group whose first Friday off is January 1 gets 27.

Is 4/10 or 9/80 better?

A 4/10 gives a day off every week with 10-hour days; a 9/80 gives a day off every other week with mostly 9-hour days. Both add up to 80 hours in two weeks.

Is a 9/80 schedule legal in California?

Yes, as an alternative workweek schedule. Under Labor Code section 511, at least two-thirds of the affected employees must approve it in a secret ballot, and the employer reports the result to the state.

What happens if my Friday off is a holiday?

It depends on your employer. Federal employees usually get the workday before it off. The year view marks US federal holidays that fall on your days off, so you can ask ahead of time.