2-2-5-5 Custody Schedule
In a 2-2-5-5 schedule each parent keeps the same two weeknights every week, and the weekends alternate. Joined to the fixed weeknights, each weekend turns into a five-night stretch, which gives the schedule its name.
What two weeks look like
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Week 1
A
A
B
B
A
A
A
Week 2
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
Parent A's homeParent B's home
50/50
split of nights
7 + 7
nights each, every two weeks
4
handoffs every two weeks
5
nights in a row, at most
How it works
- Parent A always has Monday and Tuesday nights; Parent B always has Wednesday and Thursday nights.
- The weekend (Friday to Sunday) alternates, so Parent A has Friday to Tuesday one week (five nights) and Parent B has Wednesday to Sunday the next (five nights).
- Over two weeks each parent has seven nights.
Who it tends to suit
- School-age kids with regular activities: the same weeknights always belong to the same home.
- Parents with fixed work schedules who need to know which weekdays they are on duty.
- Families who want 50/50 time with fewer handoffs than 2-2-3.
What to plan for
- Five nights apart can feel long for very young children.
- Both homes need to be within easy reach of school.
Tips from families who use it
- Match the fixed weeknights to each parent's work and to the kids' activities.
- Swapping a weekend is simple: trade whole five-night blocks, so the weeknight routine stays the same.
- Plan holidays separately: they override the regular pattern for the days they cover.
Set up the 2-2-5-5 schedule in Fairweek
Pick the 2-2-5-5 schedule, check the next two weeks against real dates, and invite your co-parent with a code. You both see the same calendar, holidays alternate by year on their own, and swaps take effect only when the other home says yes. Free for both of you.
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Other schedules
- 2-2-3 Custody Schedule
- 3-4-4-3 Custody Schedule Explained
- Week On, Week Off Custody Schedule (Alternating Weeks)
- Every Other Weekend Custody Schedule
- 5-2 Custody Schedule
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This guide explains a common arrangement; it is not legal advice. Your parenting plan or court order decides your schedule — talk to a family lawyer or mediator about your situation.