For many people, Easter is a time for family dinners, egg hunts, and enjoying a long weekend together. But for those working shifts – especially in healthcare, retail, hospitality, emergency services, and other essential industries – Easter often looks very different.

When the rest of the world slows down, shift workers keep things running. And that means missing out on family time, juggling awkward hours, or trying to swap shifts just to make the Sunday roast.

The Hidden Challenges of Holiday Shifts

Working over Easter can be tough. While others enjoy time off, shift workers often find themselves:

  • Working long or unsociable hours

  • Missing out on family gatherings and traditions

  • Struggling to coordinate time off with partners or kids

  • Having to plan far in advance to get leave approved

  • Feeling the pressure to “make it work” even when the schedule doesn’t

It’s one of the downsides of shift work that doesn’t get talked about enough – the emotional toll of missing holidays with the people you love.

How MyShiftPlanner Can Help

At MyShiftPlanner, we get it – because many of our users live this reality every day. That’s why the app is designed to make managing your shifts easier, especially around important times like Easter.

Here’s how MyShiftPlanner can help you stay on top of things:

✅ Plan Ahead – Add your Easter shifts as soon as you get them, so you can start planning time with family early.
✅ Track Time Off – See exactly how much time off you’ve got left, and request or log holidays to make the most of your leave.
✅ Swap Smartly – Use shift notes and custom events to track swaps or agreements with colleagues.
✅ Sync Calendars – Sync your shift calendar with your personal calendar so everyone at home knows your schedule too.
✅ Set Reminders – Get alerts for upcoming shifts or holidays so nothing gets missed in the Easter rush.

Making Time Where You Can

If you’re working this Easter, know that you’re not alone – and that what you do matters. Holidays can be tough, but they’re also an opportunity to get creative. Maybe that means celebrating a little earlier, planning a quiet meal after a shift, or just taking a few hours to rest and reconnect.

And whenever you need help juggling your schedule, MyShiftPlanner is right there in your pocket.

Happy Easter from all of us at MyShiftPlanner 🐣💛