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Create a Shift Schedule

Pick a pattern, add names, and print a schedule in minutes.

Build your schedule

Create a shift schedule for your team in minutes.

Shift hours (optional)
Team constraints (optional)

Enter your team and click Create my schedule to build a shift schedule.

Create a shift schedule the easy way

Creating a shift schedule by hand means copying the same pattern over and over and hoping you did not double-book someone. This builder does the repeating for you: choose a rotating or fixed pattern, add your team, and every day, night, and off shift is placed automatically.

Start from a pattern or create one by hand. After you generate a schedule you can still change any shift by clicking or dragging, then print a weekly PDF or export the result as CSV for Excel or Google Sheets.

Create a shift schedule online in 5 steps

  1. 1. Add your team. Paste or type employee names, one per line or comma-separated.
  2. 2. Pick a pattern. Choose a fixed weekly or rotating pattern such as 2-2-3 or DuPont.
  3. 3. Set the date range. Choose a start date and a four- or eight-week length.
  4. 4. Generate. The builder fills every day, night, and off shift automatically.
  5. 5. Adjust and export. Click or drag any cell, then print or download the schedule.

Create a shift schedule vs use a template

A shift schedule template gives you a blank layout to fill in by hand. Creating a shift schedule here assigns the shifts for you from a real rotating pattern, so you start with a finished schedule and only adjust what needs changing.

Example rotating shift schedule

EmployeeMonTueWedThuFri
AliceDayDayOffNightNight
BobNightOffDayDayOff

This is the kind of schedule the builder creates for your team. Add more employees, choose a longer range, and adjust any assignment before printing or exporting.

Frequently asked questions

How do I create a shift schedule?

Pick a shift pattern, add your team, and set a start date. The builder fills every shift, then you print or download the schedule.

Can I create a shift schedule in Excel?

Yes. Export your schedule as a CSV file and open it in Excel or Google Sheets to format it however you like.

Is there a free shift schedule template?

You do not need a template. The builder generates the schedule for you, and every export is a ready-to-print document.

How many weeks can I create?

Four or eight weeks at a time, with weekly and monthly views. You can adjust any shift by clicking or dragging.

Can I create a shift schedule online for free?

Yes. This free shift schedule builder runs in your browser with no signup. Create, edit, print, or download as many schedules as you need.

How do I create a rotating shift schedule?

Choose a rotating pattern such as 2-2-3, 2-3-2, Pitman, or DuPont, add your team, and set a start date. The builder assigns the day, night, and off rotation automatically.

Looking for a rotating pattern? Try the shift schedule maker or build a roster generator. Or start from a schedule template. Or go back to the staff schedule maker homepage.