Companies Offering 9 Day Fortnights

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.

Delivering sustainable services to enhance the lifestyle of Moreton Bay residents.

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.

Scottish architectural practice (Glasgow + London + Leeds + Guangzhou). Permanent 9-day fortnight (72-hour working fortnight) since January 2024, no reduction in pay.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Leading aerospace company specializing in innovative and secure solutions.

NASA's premier robotics and space exploration center, home to Mars rovers, Voyager missions, and groundbreaking discoveries about our universe.

Capricorn Coast council at Yeppoon — "Fortnightly RDOs - because balance matters" verbatim in its own ads; 9-day fortnight across streams.

Queensland council an hour from the Sunshine Coast — office roles come with a verbatim "Nine-day fortnight" in the benefits list.

Queensland council advertising white-collar roles as "Permanent Full Time, 9-day fortnight" under its Better Balance, Better Benefits programme.

UK composites design and manufacturing firm running a 9-day fortnight — every other Friday off, full pay.