When Do SNAP Food Stamps Get Deposited? State-by-State Schedule & Weekend Payment Details

If you rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, you’ve probably wondered: do food stamps deposit on weekends in Missouri or other states? The truth is, the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) reload schedule varies significantly by location, and understanding your state’s specific timeline is crucial for meal planning.

How SNAP EBT Payments Work Across America

Most states distribute SNAP benefits through a prepaid debit card system rather than traditional food stamps. Your Electronic Benefits Transfer card arrives loaded with your monthly allowance, which you can spend at authorized retailers including supermarkets, farmers’ markets, convenience stores, and major chains like Walmart and Target. The exact date you receive these funds depends on several personal identifiers—typically your Social Security number, case number, last name, or a combination of these factors.

Here’s what makes SNAP unique: there’s no universal payment date. Instead of everyone receiving benefits on the same day, each state staggers distributions throughout the month. This system prevents overwhelming the food retail system and helps beneficiaries better plan their grocery shopping.

Payment Timeline Across All 50 States

Northeast Region:

• Connecticut: 1st-3rd of the month (determined by first letter of last name)
• Massachusetts: First 14 days (based on last digit of SSN)
• Maine: 10th-14th of the month (by last digit of birthday)
• New Hampshire: 5th of the month
• New Jersey: First 5 calendar days (7th digit of case number)
• New York: 1st-9th of the month, or 13 non-weekend days in NYC (case number-based)
• Pennsylvania: First 10 business days (last digit of case record number)
• Rhode Island: 1st of the month
• Vermont: 1st of the month

Southeast Region:

• Alabama: 4th-23rd (by case number)
• Arkansas: 4th-13th (last digit of SSN)
• Delaware: 2nd-24th over 23 days (first letter of last name)
• Florida: 1st-28th (9th and 8th digits of case number)
• Georgia: 5th-23rd (last two digits of ID)
• Kentucky: First 19 days (last digit of SSN)
• Louisiana: 1st-14th (last digit of SSN)
• Maryland: 4th-23rd (first letter of last name)
• Mississippi: 4th-21st (last two digits of case number)
• North Carolina: 3rd-21st (last digit of SSN)
• South Carolina: 1st-19th (last digit of case number)
• Tennessee: 1st-20th (last two digits of SSN)
• Virginia: 1st-9th (last digit of case number)
• West Virginia: First 9 days (first letter of last name)

Midwest Region:

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

South/Southwest Region:

• Oklahoma: 1st-10th (last digit of case number)
• Texas: First 15 days (last digit of EDG number)

West Region:

• Alaska: 1st of the month
• Arizona: 1st-13th (first letter of last name)
• California: First 10 days (last digit of case number)
• Colorado: 1st-10th (last digit of SSN)
• Hawaii: 3rd and 5th (first letter of last name)
• Idaho: First 10 days (last number of birth year)
• Montana: 2nd-6th (last digit of case number)
• Nevada: First 10 days (last number of birth year)
• New Mexico: First 20 days (last two digits of SSN)
• Oregon: 1st-9th (last digit of SSN)
• Utah: 5th, 11th, or 15th (first letter of last name)
• Washington: Staggered throughout month (application and approval dates)
• Washington D.C.: 1st-10th (first letter of last name)
• Wyoming: 1st-4th (first letter of last name)

U.S. Territories:

• Guam: 1st-10th
• Puerto Rico: 4th-22nd (last digit of SSN)

Understanding Your State’s Schedule

To find your exact SNAP payment date, the easiest approach is visiting your state’s EBT provider website and locating the “EBT in My State” dropdown. Your payment date depends on identifiers like your case number, Social Security number, birth date, or last name—and this ensures consistent monthly deposits.

Regarding weekend deposits: While SNAP benefits may be loaded onto your card on a weekend day, they’re typically processed the previous business day. In Missouri, for example, if your scheduled date falls on a weekend or holiday, your benefits are generally deposited by the last business day before that date. This means you won’t experience delays due to the weekend schedule.

Where You Can Use SNAP Benefits

Your EBT card works at SNAP-authorized retailers nationwide. Beyond traditional supermarkets, you can use it at farmers’ markets, select convenience stores, and major retailers. Several online grocery services now accept EBT cards as well, expanding access for those with mobility challenges or transportation limitations.

Approved food items include fresh produce, proteins like meat and fish, dairy products, bread, cereals, and other household food staples—but not prepared foods, alcohol, or tobacco products.