Use this page to find your confirmed SNAP EBT payment date for 2026. Payment schedules depend on your state and the specific digits of your case number or Social Security Number.
Note: This page explains SNAP payment schedules currently used in 2026. Most states follow the same schedule every month, but changes can occur based on state processing updates.
How to Find Your Payment Date
- Scroll to your state below.
- Find the “Case Digit” or “ID Number” required (usually the last digit).
- Match your number to the date in the table.
Texas
Texas deposits SNAP benefits from the 1st to the 28th of every month. The date depends on the last two digits of your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number. Note: These standard EDG number rules apply to most regular SNAP cases.
| Last Two Digits (EDG) | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 00-03 | 1st of the month |
| 04-06 | 2nd of the month |
| 07-10 | 3rd of the month |
| 11-13 | 4th of the month |
| 14-17 | 5th of the month |
| 18-20 | 6th of the month |
| 21-24 | 7th of the month |
| 25-27 | 8th of the month |
| 28-31 | 9th of the month |
| 32-34 | 10th of the month |
| 35-38 | 11th of the month |
| 39-41 | 12th of the month |
| 42-45 | 13th of the month |
| 46-49 | 14th of the month |
| 50-53 | 15th of the month |
| 54-57 | 16th of the month |
| 58-60 | 17th of the month |
| 61-64 | 18th of the month |
| 65-67 | 19th of the month |
| 68-71 | 20th of the month |
| 72-74 | 21st of the month |
| 75-78 | 22nd of the month |
| 79-81 | 23rd of the month |
| 82-85 | 24th of the month |
| 86-88 | 25th of the month |
| 89-92 | 26th of the month |
| 93-95 | 27th of the month |
| 96-99 | 28th of the month |
California
California (CalFresh) deposits benefits from the 1st to the 10th of every month. The date depends on the last digit of your Case Number.
| Last Digit (Case #) | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1st of the month |
| 2 | 2nd of the month |
| 3 | 3rd of the month |
| 4 | 4th of the month |
| 5 | 5th of the month |
| 6 | 6th of the month |
| 7 | 7th of the month |
| 8 | 8th of the month |
| 9 | 9th of the month |
| 0 | 10th of the month |
Florida
Florida deposits benefits from the 1st to the 28th. To find your number: Ignore the very last digit (10th) of your case number. Use the 9th and 8th digits (read backwards).
| 9th and 8th Digits | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 00-03 | 1st of the month |
| 04-06 | 2nd of the month |
| 07-10 | 3rd of the month |
| 11-13 | 4th of the month |
| 14-17 | 5th of the month |
| 18-20 | 6th of the month |
| 21-24 | 7th of the month |
| 25-27 | 8th of the month |
| 28-31 | 9th of the month |
| 32-34 | 10th of the month |
| 35-38 | 11th of the month |
| 39-41 | 12th of the month |
| 42-45 | 13th of the month |
| 46-48 | 14th of the month |
| 49-53 | 15th of the month |
| 54-57 | 16th of the month |
| 58-60 | 17th of the month |
| 61-64 | 18th of the month |
| 65-67 | 19th of the month |
| 68-71 | 20th of the month |
| 72-74 | 21st of the month |
| 75-78 | 22nd of the month |
| 79-81 | 23rd of the month |
| 82-85 | 24th of the month |
| 86-88 | 25th of the month |
| 89-92 | 26th of the month |
| 93-95 | 27th of the month |
| 96-99 | 28th of the month |
New York
New York City (5 Boroughs): There is no fixed date lookup table for NYC residents. Dates vary by borough and caseload and occur during the first two weeks of the month. Check with HRA for your specific details.
Rest of State (Upstate/Long Island): Benefits are deposited from the 1st to the 9th based on the last digit of your case number.
| Last Digit (Case #) | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 0, 1 | 1st of the month |
| 2 | 2nd of the month |
| 3 | 3rd of the month |
| 4 | 4th of the month |
| 5 | 5th of the month |
| 6 | 6th of the month |
| 7 | 7th of the month |
| 8 | 8th of the month |
| 9 | 9th of the month |
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania deposits benefits over the first 10 business days of the month. Weekends and holidays do not count as payment days. The date is based on the last digit of your Record Number.
Example: If the 1st of the month is a Monday (a business day), that is when Digit 1 is paid. If the 1st is a Saturday, the schedule starts on Monday.
| Last Digit (Record #) | When You Get Paid |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1st business day |
| 2 | 2nd business day |
| 3 | 3rd business day |
| 4 | 4th business day |
| 5 | 5th business day |
| 6 | 6th business day |
| 7 | 7th business day |
| 8 | 8th business day |
| 9 | 9th business day |
| 0 | 10th business day |
Illinois
For most new cases (active after late 2017), benefits are deposited from the 1st to the 10th based on the last digit of the Head of Household’s ID number.
| Last Digit (ID #) | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1st of the month |
| 2 | 2nd of the month |
| 3 | 3rd of the month |
| 4 | 4th of the month |
| 5 | 5th of the month |
| 6 | 6th of the month |
| 7 | 7th of the month |
| 8 | 8th of the month |
| 9 | 9th of the month |
| 0 | 10th of the month |
Note: Older legacy cases may have assignment dates on the 13th, 17th, or 20th.
Ohio
Ohio deposits benefits from the 2nd to the 20th of every month. The date depends on the last digit of your Case Number.
| Last Digit (Case #) | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 0 | 2nd of the month |
| 1 | 4th of the month |
| 2 | 6th of the month |
| 3 | 8th of the month |
| 4 | 10th of the month |
| 5 | 12th of the month |
| 6 | 14th of the month |
| 7 | 16th of the month |
| 8 | 18th of the month |
| 9 | 20th of the month |
Georgia
Georgia deposits benefits from the 5th to the 23rd of every month. The date depends on the last two digits of your Client ID.
| Last Two Digits (ID) | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 00-09 | 5th of the month |
| 10-19 | 7th of the month |
| 20-29 | 9th of the month |
| 30-39 | 11th of the month |
| 40-49 | 13th of the month |
| 50-59 | 15th of the month |
| 60-69 | 17th of the month |
| 70-79 | 19th of the month |
| 80-89 | 21st of the month |
| 90-99 | 23rd of the month |
North Carolina
North Carolina deposits benefits from the 3rd to the 21st of every month. The date depends on the last digit of your Social Security Number (SSN).
| Last Digit (SSN) | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd of the month |
| 2 | 5th of the month |
| 3 | 7th of the month |
| 4 | 9th of the month |
| 5 | 11th of the month |
| 6 | 13th of the month |
| 7 | 15th of the month |
| 8 | 17th of the month |
| 9 | 19th of the month |
| 0 | 21st of the month |
Michigan
Michigan deposits benefits from the 3rd to the 21st of every month. The date depends on the last digit of your ID Number.
| Last Digit (ID #) | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 0 | 3rd of the month |
| 1 | 5th of the month |
| 2 | 7th of the month |
| 3 | 9th of the month |
| 4 | 11th of the month |
| 5 | 13th of the month |
| 6 | 15th of the month |
| 7 | 17th of the month |
| 8 | 19th of the month |
| 9 | 21st of the month |
Common Questions & Problems
Can SNAP payments arrive early?
Sometimes mobile banking apps will show a SNAP deposit as “pending” one or two days early. However, the funds are officially available on your scheduled date. You should plan your shopping trip based on your official date, not early access features.
Why is my SNAP payment late?
If your payment did not arrive on your scheduled date, it is usually due to:
Weekend or Holiday: If your date falls on a Sunday or holiday, some states deposit funds the next business day.
Recertification: If you missed a renewal deadline, your case may be paused.
Case Review: A random audit or address change can pause benefits temporarily.
Do holidays affect SNAP deposits?
In most states, if your payment date is a federal holiday, the funds are available either the day before or the day after. Pennsylvania specifically skips holidays in its schedule.
What if I moved recently?
If you moved to a new state, you must close your case in your old state before applying in the new one. You cannot receive benefits from two states in the same month.
Note: These schedules are verified for 2026. Dates are subject to change during severe weather emergencies or government shutdowns.
Trust & Transparency: This page provides schedule information only. We do not process payments. If your funds are missing, you must contact your local SNAP office or call the number on the back of your EBT card.
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