Pitman Schedule 2027: Crew A and Crew B Calendars, Month by Month

Quick answer: The Pitman schedule works 2 days, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off, repeating every 14 days. With 1 January 2027 as day 1, Crew A works 183 shifts in 2027 and Crew B works 182.

2027 Pitman calendar, Crew A and Crew B

Start date used: 1 January 2027 is day 1 of the cycle. If your rotation started on a different day, shift every date by the gap between 1 January and your own first day, or make your own copy in the free shift calendar maker.

A Crew A B Crew B Blank day = off

Shifts worked in 2027: Crew A 183, Crew B 182. App preset: “2-2-3 / Pitman”. Print this calendar

Your first day isn't 1 January 2027? Build the same calendar from your own start date in the free shift calendar maker. Comparing apps? See the best shift work calendar app for leave-time alarms.

How the Pitman schedule runs in 2027

Crew A starts 2027 on 1 and 2 January (Friday and Saturday), is off 3 and 4 January, then works Tuesday to Thursday, 5 to 7 January. Crew B works exactly the days Crew A is off. On 12-hour shifts that is 42 scheduled hours a week on average.

Weekends depend on your start day

Pitman is known for every other weekend off as three days, Friday to Sunday. That only happens when the cycle starts on a Monday. Because this calendar starts on Friday 1 January 2027, the three-day breaks land Tuesday to Thursday, and neither crew gets a full Saturday and Sunday off in 2027 (0 for Crew A, 0 for Crew B). If your crew starts on Monday 4 January instead, set that date in the maker or the app and the weekends come back.

Classic Pitman plants run four crews: two on days and two on nights, with each pair following this same A and B calendar. If you are on a night crew, your dates match the day crew with the same letter; only the hours change. The app preset paints day shifts; tap a Night type over them if you work nights.

Pitman, 2-2-3 and 2-3-2: the same 14 days

2-2-3, 2-3-2 and 3-2-2 are the same cycle read from a different starting day. That is why the app names the preset “2-2-3 / Pitman”. If your roster calls it 2-3-2, set your first day to the first day of a three-day block and the calendar lines up.

For the full history and pros and cons, read our Pitman schedule guide and the 2-2-3 schedule explainer.

Downloads

Each crew has a one-page PDF and an .ics file with one all-day event per shift. Import the .ics into Apple, Google or Outlook calendars. Your start time is not in the file, so check it against your posted roster.

Frequently asked questions

How many days do you work on a Pitman schedule in 2027?

With 1 January 2027 as day 1, Crew A works 183 shifts and Crew B works 182. That is 7 shifts every 14 days.

Is a Pitman schedule the same as 2-2-3?

Yes. Pitman is the 2-2-3 cycle of 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off over 14 days. 2-3-2 is the same cycle starting on a different day.

Which weekends are off on a Pitman schedule?

When the cycle starts on a Monday, every other weekend is three days off, Friday to Sunday. This calendar starts on Friday 1 January 2027, so its three-day breaks fall Tuesday to Thursday instead.

How many hours a week is a Pitman schedule?

On 12-hour shifts, 7 shifts in 14 days averages 42 scheduled hours a week.

Can I download a Pitman calendar for 2027?

Yes. Crew A and Crew B each have a one-page PDF and an .ics file for Apple, Google or Outlook calendars.

Does BoardSpy have a Pitman preset?

Yes. The preset is named 2-2-3 / Pitman. Tap it, set your first day, and it fills 120 days ahead with a leave-by alarm for each shift timed to live traffic.

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  How many days do you work on a Pitman schedule in 2027? | With 1 January 2027 as day 1, Crew A works 183 shifts and Crew B works 182. That is 7 shifts every 14 days.
  Is a Pitman schedule the same as 2-2-3? | Yes. Pitman is the 2-2-3 cycle of 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off over 14 days. 2-3-2 is the same cycle starting on a different day.
  Which weekends are off on a Pitman schedule? | When the cycle starts on a Monday, every other weekend is three days off, Friday to Sunday. This calendar starts on Friday 1 January 2027, so its three-day breaks fall Tuesday to Thursday instead.
  How many hours a week is a Pitman schedule? | On 12-hour shifts, 7 shifts in 14 days averages 42 scheduled hours a week.
  Can I download a Pitman calendar for 2027? | Yes. Crew A and Crew B each have a one-page PDF and an .ics file for Apple, Google or Outlook calendars.
  Does BoardSpy have a Pitman preset? | Yes. The preset is named 2-2-3 / Pitman. Tap it, set your first day, and it fills 120 days ahead with a leave-by alarm for each shift timed to live traffic.
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app: BoardSpy (iOS, Android); rotation fills 120 days ahead; leave-by alarm per shift timed to live traffic