Workplace glossary

What is 9/80 Work Schedule (US)?

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A 9/80 work schedule is a US compressed arrangement: 80 hours worked over nine days instead of ten, giving every other Friday off. Eight nine-hour days, one eight-hour day, then the tenth day free.

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For workplace teams, 9/80 creates a predictable attendance rhythm: alternating light Fridays that services and space planning can follow. It sits alongside the four-day week as a structured alternative to ad-hoc flexibility.

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What does 9/80 Work Schedule (US) mean in simple terms?

A 9/80 work schedule is a US compressed arrangement: 80 hours worked over nine days instead of ten, giving every other Friday off. Eight nine-hour days, one eight-hour day, then the tenth day free.

How does 9/80 Work Schedule (US) work in practice?

For workplace teams, 9/80 creates a predictable attendance rhythm: alternating light Fridays that services and space planning can follow. It sits alongside the four-day week as a structured alternative to ad-hoc flexibility.