Alternating 12-hour day and night sections across 28 days
Panama schedules are often described as 2-2-3 because the working blocks alternate between two and three shifts. A common rotating version covers 28 days: a 14-day section on days followed by the equivalent section on nights.
Employers use several Panama variations. This preset is a transparent starting model—not a claim about your employer's rota. Check whether your own pattern swaps days and nights, and confirm exactly where its 28-day cycle begins.
Calculate dates from the correct cycle start
- Find a confirmed first day of the 28-day rotation, not merely the beginning of a work week.
- Load the common Panama preset and compare its sequence with the rota issued by your employer.
- Adjust 12-hour start and end times and remove the night section if your team uses a non-rotating variation.
- Use the share link so another person can verify their cycle before either of you makes plans.
Panama 2-2-3 FAQ
Is every Panama rota identical?
No. The name is used for several 2-2-3 arrangements. Some teams remain on days or nights, while others rotate. Always match the blocks to the official rota.
Why is the common rotating cycle 28 days?
The 14-day 2-2-3 sequence is repeated with the opposite shift type, producing a 28-day day-and-night rotation.
Can I edit the preset?
Yes. Every block, time and label remains editable after the preset loads.