Your SNAP Benefits Deposit Schedule: Find Out What Day of the Month Funds Arrive

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly financial support to eligible low-income families for purchasing groceries. One of the most common questions from beneficiaries is: when exactly will my SNAP benefits get deposited into my EBT card? The answer depends on where you live and several personal factors. In 2026, the deposit schedule remains consistent with previous years, though the specific day you receive funds is determined by your state and individual identifiers like your Social Security number or case number.

When Do SNAP Benefits Get Deposited Each Month?

SNAP benefits don’t all arrive on the same day nationwide. Instead, each state staggers the deposit dates to distribute the workload throughout the month. Most states process SNAP benefit deposits between the 1st and 20th of the month, with some extending into later dates. The general rule is that new cases typically receive their initial benefits between the 1st and 10th of each month.

To find your personal SNAP benefits deposit date, you can visit your state’s EBT provider website and look for the “EBT in My State” section, where you’ll be able to check when your specific account receives funding. This tool takes into account your unique circumstances and displays your exact deposit date.

Why Does My Deposit Date Differ From Other Recipients?

The deposit timing for SNAP benefits varies from person to person because states use different criteria to stagger payments. The most common determining factors include:

• The last digit of your Social Security number
• The first letter of your last name
• Your case number
• Your birth date or birth year
• Your head of household’s individual identification number
• A combination of your case type and case name

This staggered system ensures that state agencies don’t get overwhelmed processing all payments on a single day, while beneficiaries receive their funds throughout the month in an organized manner.

Complete State-by-State Guide: SNAP Benefit Deposit Dates

Here’s how SNAP benefits are scheduled across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories for 2026:

Northeast Region:

• Connecticut: 1st to 3rd (based on first letter of last name)
• Maine: 10th to 14th (based on last digit of birthday)
• Massachusetts: First 14 days (based on last digit of Social Security number)
• New Hampshire: 5th of the month
• New Jersey: First 5 calendar days (based on 7th digit of case number)
• New York: 1st to 9th, except NYC where distribution spans 13 business days (based on case number last digit)
• Pennsylvania: First 10 business days (based on case record number last digit)
• Rhode Island: 1st of the month
• Vermont: 1st of the month

Mid-Atlantic & South Region:

• Delaware: Spread over 23 days starting the 2nd (based on first letter of last name)
• Maryland: 4th to 23rd (based on first letter of last name)
• Virginia: 1st to 9th (based on case number last digit)
• Washington, D.C.: 1st to 10th (based on first letter of last name)
• West Virginia: First 9 days (based on first letter of last name)

Deep South:

• Alabama: 4th to 23rd (based on case number)
• Arkansas: 4th to 13th (based on last digit of Social Security number)
• Florida: 1st to 28th (based on 9th and 8th digits of case number)
• Georgia: 5th to 23rd (based on last two digits of ID number)
• Louisiana: 1st to 14th (based on last digit of Social Security number)
• Mississippi: 4th to 21st (based on last two digits of case number)
• North Carolina: 3rd to 21st (based on last digit of Social Security number)
• South Carolina: 1st to 19th (based on case number last digit)
• Tennessee: 1st to 20th (based on last two digits of Social Security number)
• Texas: First 15 days (based on last digit of Eligibility Determination Group number)

Midwest:

• Illinois: 1st to 20th (based on combination of case type and case name)
• Indiana: 5th to 23rd (based on first letter of last name)
• Iowa: First 10 days (based on first letter of last name)
• Kansas: First 10 days (based on first letter of last name)
• Kentucky: First 19 days (based on last digit of Social Security number)
• Michigan: 3rd to 21st (based on last two digits of ID number)
• Minnesota: 4th to 13th (based on case number last digit)
• Missouri: 1st to 22nd (based on birth month and last name)
• Nebraska: 1st to 5th (based on last digit of head of household’s Social Security number)
• Ohio: 2nd to 20th (based on case number last digit)
• Wisconsin: First 15 days (based on 8th digit of Social Security number)

Great Plains & Mountain:

• Colorado: 1st to 10th (based on last digit of Social Security number)
• Kansas: First 10 days (based on first letter of last name)
• Montana: 2nd to 6th (based on case number last digit)
• North Dakota: 1st of the month
• Oklahoma: 1st to 10th (based on case number last digit)
• South Dakota: 10th of the month
• Wyoming: 1st to 4th (based on first letter of last name)

Southwest:

• Arizona: 1st to 13th (based on first letter of last name)
• New Mexico: First 20 days (based on last two digits of Social Security number)
• Puerto Rico: 4th to 22nd (based on last digit of Social Security number)

West Coast & Mountain:

• Alaska: 1st of the month
• California: First 10 days (based on last digit of case number)
• Hawaii: 3rd to 5th (based on first letter of last name)
• Idaho: First 10 days (based on last number of birth year)
• Nevada: First 10 days (based on last number of birth year)
• Oregon: 1st to 9th (based on last digit of Social Security number)
• Utah: 5th, 11th, or 15th (based on first letter of last name)
• Washington: Staggered throughout the month based on application date and approval date
• Guam: 1st to 10th

Where You Can Use Your SNAP Benefits Card

Your SNAP benefits are loaded onto a prepaid card that works like a debit card. You can use it at any SNAP-authorized retailer to purchase eligible food items including fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, bread, cereal, and other groceries. Authorized locations include most supermarkets, farmer’s markets, convenience stores, and major retailers like Walmart and Target. Many online grocery delivery services also accept SNAP benefits, making it easier to shop from home.

Tips for Managing Your SNAP Benefits Deposits

Check your account regularly on your state’s EBT provider website to monitor your SNAP benefits deposit status. If you notice that your funds haven’t arrived by the expected date, contact your state’s EBT customer service line. Keep track of your personal deposit schedule to plan your grocery shopping accordingly throughout the month. Additionally, remember that SNAP benefits must be used within a specified timeframe—unused benefits may expire according to your state’s policies.