Companies Offering 9 Day Fortnights

Council for the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW, with a rostered day off every fortnight (a 9-day fortnight) and hybrid work on some roles.

Sacramento conservation and climate nonprofit whose remote, US-wide staff work a nine-day fortnight: 40 hours one week, 32 the next, with alternate Fridays off.

Deniliquin-based council whose full-time adverts offer a 35-hour week worked as a 9-day fortnight — every second week includes a day off.

Leading independent engineering consultancy specializing in MEP, environmental, and sustainability services.

AWE is the UK's nuclear warhead research and development organization, providing critical national security capabilities with a 9-day fortnight work pattern.

Music Vine is a leading music licensing platform empowering content creators with high-quality, fairly-priced tracks while supporting independent artists.

Digital mental health platform combining smart technology with human coaching to support autistic and ADHD people, offering a 9-day fortnight and 36-hour full-time week.

US engineering and technology firm building defense, intelligence, and critical-infrastructure solutions — ~18,000 employees with a 9/80 every-other-Friday-off work schedule for eligible US employees.

US space-launch services joint venture (Boeing + Lockheed Martin) — Atlas, Delta, and Vulcan rocket families with a 9/80 workweek (every other Friday off) for most employees.

Australia's second-largest council - serving the Gold Coast with a 36-hour week worked over a 9-day fortnight, every second Friday off.

The operator of NSW's 41 major dams; most of its adverts offer a 9-day fortnight at full pay under its Enterprise Agreement.

Dolby transforms sight and sound into spectacular experiences through innovative audio and visual technologies like Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, serving entertainment and beyond.

UK defense electronics group (formerly Ultra Electronics Holdings plc, acquired by Cobham in 2022). Optional 9-day fortnight is a standard benefit across Ultra Maritime, Ultra I&C and other business units.

Grant Thornton Australia is a leading accounting, advisory, and consulting firm offering innovative client solutions with a strong commitment to work-life balance and employee wellbeing.

UK + Dublin architecture practice (180+ ppl, 7 studios). 9-day fortnight rolled out over 2-3 years; 60% of team now on the scheme. Sheffield HQ.

AlburyCity offers every full-time employee a nine-day fortnight on its 35-hour week, and prints the salary band and 12% super on every advert.

Northern Rivers council whose adverts offer a 35-hour week as a 9-day fortnight — "enjoy a long weekend every second week".

UK + Ireland fire safety engineering consultancy with 9-day fortnight, hybrid/remote working, and offices in 5 UK/Ireland cities.

UK Microsoft consultancy (Reading) where full-time colleagues can opt in to a 9-day fortnight on full pay.

NSW Mid-North Coast council — "Fortnightly rostered day off (RDO)" verbatim on its office ads; 9-day fortnight on 35-hour indoor conditions.

NSW high-country council in the "Birthplace of Our Nation" — "Enjoy a 9-day fortnight" verbatim on its white-collar ads.

UK personalised pet food subscription (B Corp). Permanent 9-day fortnight for all staff with no reduction in pay or leave — verbatim on current JDs.

The BC-interior regional district works a 9-day fortnight — every other Monday off, with the hours printed in its own job postings.

BC's third-largest city runs its inside workforce on a 9-day fortnight at 70 hours bi-weekly — a genuine 35-hour week at full pay.