5-2 Custody Schedule
In a 5-2 schedule the kids spend five nights a week with one parent — usually the school nights — and two nights, typically Friday and Saturday, with the other. Every week looks the same.
What two weeks look like
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Week 1
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
Week 2
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
Parent A's homeParent B's home
71/29
split of nights
10 + 4
nights each, every two weeks
4
handoffs every two weeks
5
nights in a row, at most
How it works
- Parent A has Sunday to Thursday nights.
- Parent B has Friday and Saturday nights, every week.
- That is ten nights to four over two weeks, about 71/29.
Who it tends to suit
- Parents whose work splits cleanly between weekdays and weekends.
- Families who want the school routine in one home.
What to plan for
- One parent never has a weekend; the other never handles a school week.
- Two handoffs every week, every week.
Tips from families who use it
- Some families alternate one weekend a month so both parents get a free weekend.
- A 5-2-2-5 variation gives each parent the same weekdays and alternates weekends for a 50/50 split.
Set up the 5-2 schedule in Fairweek
Pick the 5-2 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
- 2-2-5-5 Custody Schedule
- 3-4-4-3 Custody Schedule Explained
- Week On, Week Off Custody Schedule (Alternating Weeks)
- Every Other Weekend Custody Schedule
How holidays are split · Parenting time calculator
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.