Shift patterns

4/10 Schedule (Four Tens)

A 4/10 (or 'four tens') schedule packs the standard 40-hour week into four 10-hour days, giving you a three-day weekend every week. Total hours and pay are identical to five 8-hour days — you trade longer workdays for 52 extra days off a year and one less commute.

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A 4/10 (or 'four tens') schedule packs the standard 40-hour week into four 10-hour days, giving you a three-day weekend every week. Total hours and pay are identical to five 8-hour days — you trade longer workdays for 52 extra days off a year and one less commute. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

### 4/10 Schedule (Four Tens) key facts A 4/10 schedule is four 10-hour days per week with a 3-day weekend every single week. Same 40 hours, one less commute, 52 long weekends a year. - Cycle: 1 week - Average hours: 40 hrs/week

4/10 Schedule (Four Tens) calendar

4/10 week: Mon–Thu 10-hour days, Fri–Sun off (some teams stagger the off-day)
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Week 1DayDayDayDayOffOffOff

At a glance

4/10 Schedule (Four Tens) at a glance
Shift length10 hours
Cycle1 week
Average hours40 hrs/week

Who uses the 4/10 schedule?

Construction and trades crews, manufacturing, warehouses, utilities, healthcare support, and many city/state government offices.

Pros

  • A 3-day weekend every week, all year
  • 20% fewer commutes
  • Easier to schedule appointments on the fixed weekday off

Cons

  • 10-hour days are draining, especially for physical work
  • Childcare and school pickup rarely fit a 10-hour day
  • If a holiday lands on your off day, you may not get it back

Frequently asked questions

Is a 4/10 schedule legal overtime-wise?
Yes under federal law (FLSA counts overtime past 40 hrs/week). A few states like California require daily overtime past 8 hours unless the employer adopts an alternative workweek by employee vote — which 4/10s routinely are.
What's the difference between 4/10 and 9/80?
4/10 gives a 3-day weekend every week with 10-hour days; 9/80 gives one every other week with 9-hour days. 4/10 maximizes days off, 9/80 keeps days shorter.

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