Free Shift Schedule Maker
Plan morning, afternoon, and night shifts for any team. Build rotating rotas and export to Excel in seconds.
Plan Your Rotations
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Why use our Shift Generator?
Everything you need, built in — for free.
Shift Blocks
Define shift windows and assign across the week.
Rotating Rotas
Build patterns for rotating shifts easily.
Excel Export
Export rotas for payroll or HR systems.
Colour-Coded Staff
Assign a unique colour per employee.
24-Hour Time
Set schedules from midnight to midnight.
Printable Format
Download PDF for the staff noticeboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I schedule night shifts?+
Yes, set any time window including overnight.
How do I create a rotating pattern?+
Add shifts as events, duplicate and adjust days.
How do I share with employees?+
Export as Excel/PDF or share a direct link.
How to Create Your Shift Generator
Set 24-Hour View
If you run a hospital or 24/7 business, expand the editor settings to cover 00:00 to 24:00.
Assign Names
Write the employee's name in the 'Title' field and the required station in 'Notes'.
Export to HR
Download the Excel output to easily copy-paste shift data into your payroll system.
Simplifying Shift Rotations
Whether you manage a restaurant, a retail store, or an industrial plant, rotating shifts are inherently complex. You must balance fair distribution of night shifts, legally mandated rest periods, and employee availability. Our shift generator handles the visual complexity for you, providing a clean grid where you can instantly spot understaffed days and correct them before publishing the final rota.
Accessible Without Expensive Software
Small businesses often don't want to subscribe to heavy, expensive workforce management software. This free online generator provides the core functionality you need—conflict detection, 24-hour timelines, and Excel exports—without any recurring fees or steep learning curves. Simply generate the week's rota, print the PDF, and stick it on the breakroom wall.