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Week-On, Week-Off Custody Schedule Generator

Create a free alternating-week custody calendar, select the starting parent, preview annual dates, and print or download the schedule.

Reviewed August 12, 2026

The calendar is a planning example, not legal advice or a court order. Account separately for holidays, school breaks, travel, and the terms required in your jurisdiction.

Each parent has the kids for a full week, then swaps.

Weekday-based presets use the Monday of this week as their anchor.

Updated schedule: Parent A 52 percent, Parent B 48 percent, with 9 handoffs in the preview.

Parent A

52%

32 of 61 days

Parent B

48%

29 of 61 days

Handoffs

9

in this preview window

September 2026

Parent A Parent B
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Tue
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Sat
Sun
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October 2026

Parent A Parent B
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
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5
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Upcoming handoffs

  • Monday, September 21Goes to Parent B
  • Monday, September 28Goes to Parent A
  • Monday, October 5Goes to Parent B
  • Monday, October 12Goes to Parent A
  • Monday, October 19Goes to Parent B
  • Monday, October 26Goes to Parent A

Schedule overview

How the Week-on, week-off schedule works

Rotation

The children spend seven consecutive nights with one parent and then seven with the other, usually exchanging on the same weekday each week.

Parenting-time split

Approximately 50/50 over a complete two-week rotation.

Often works best for

Older children, stable school routines, and families that want fewer exchanges.

Handoffs and tradeoffs

Usually one exchange per week. A full week away from either parent can be too long for some younger children.

Compare the annual overnight percentage in the parenting time calculator or read the complete Week-on, week-off schedule guide. Before finalizing terms, use the parenting plan generator.

FAQ

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