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The 2-2-5-5 Custody Schedule
What this schedule looks like
Example layout starting on a Monday. Your time is shown in terracotta. Which parent is “you” and the exact start day depend on your own agreement or court order.
How the rotation works
You take the same two days every week (for example Monday and Tuesday) and your co-parent takes the next two (Wednesday and Thursday). The Friday-to-following-Tuesday stretch alternates, which creates the 5-day blocks and balances the totals to 7-7 across two weeks. Because each parent's weekdays never change, it is easier to plan work and activities around than a 2-2-3.
Who it works best for
- School-age kids who want predictable weekdays
- Parents with fixed work schedules
- Families wanting 50/50 with fewer transitions than 2-2-3
Pros and cons
Pros
- Equal 50/50 time
- Same weekdays every week (easy planning)
- Longer blocks than 2-2-3, fewer exchanges
Trade-offs
- Up to five days away from a parent
- Still two midweek exchanges
- Two-week cycle takes a little learning
Track a 2-2-5-5 automatically
Custody Hero fills your calendar from this pattern, then logs every late pickup, missed day, and makeup day owed, so you always have a clear record. Start a 3-day free trial.
Get Custody HeroFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between 2-2-5-5 and 2-2-3?
Both are 50/50 on a two-week cycle. In 2-2-5-5 each parent keeps the same two weekdays every week and alternates a 5-day block, so weekdays are more predictable and there are slightly fewer transitions than in 2-2-3.
Is 2-2-5-5 a 50/50 schedule?
Yes. Across the two-week rotation each parent has the child for 7 of 14 days.
Other custody schedules
This guide is general information about parenting-time schedules, not legal advice. Custody Hero is not a law firm. Your schedule, terminology, and rights depend on your own agreement and court order and on the laws of your state — consult a licensed family-law attorney about your situation.