This is part of our series on work schedule templates. In this template library, you’ll see six free monthly work schedule templates that you can edit in one of three common software tools (Canva, Google Sheets, or Microsoft Excel) or print out the PDF.
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In this printable monthly work schedule template, you can add employee names by day for the full month of work. Edit the days of the months so they match with the current month’s calendar. Print out the blank version of the template as a PDF to fill in the schedule by hand and post at work.
Template downloads: Canva
In this monthly staff schedule template, you add work days for up to 12 staff members for an entire month. Print out this schedule template, write in names, and add check boxes for days each person works. Delete columns for months with fewer than 31 days.
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In the 2-3-2 rotating shift schedule, there are 12-hour shifts each day (to provide 24-hour coverage). The schedule plays out over four weeks (28 days), where employees work an average of 42 hours per week. This is a common example of a 12-hour schedule with rotating shifts.
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The 5-2 work schedule template has four teams and three 8-hour shifts to provide 24-hour coverage. In this four-week rotating shift schedule, each team works…
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The Dupont work schedule template has four teams and two 12-hour shifts to provide 24-hour coverage. In this four-week rotating shift schedule, each team works…
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The 2-2-3, or Panama, work schedule template has four teams and two 12-hour shifts to provide 24-hour coverage. In this four-week rotating shift schedule, each team works…
Weeks 1 & 2 (Day Shifts)
Weeks 3 & 4 (Night Shifts)
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At the top of this post, we provided seven pieces of information about the monthly work schedule template. This is how we define each of those terms:
Disclaimer: This template is not legal advice. Please advise your HR or legal team first to determine the right language and structure of your work schedule depending on your type of organization, employee status, and labor laws in your state or country.