August 2026 Food Stamp (SNAP) Payment Dates by State

Millions of families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—commonly known as food stamps—will start receiving their monthly benefit payments in August 2026.

Because payment dates vary depending on where you live, knowing your state’s distribution calendar can help you plan your grocery budget for the month.
 

How SNAP Deposit Schedules Work

While the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees SNAP at the federal level, individual states manage and distribute the funds. As a result, there is no single nationwide payment day.

Depending on your state, your exact payment date may depend on:
 

• The last digits of your Social Security number
• Your SNAP case number
• The first letter of your last name
• The date your application was approved

Once issued, benefits are loaded onto your Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which works like a debit card at authorized supermarkets, grocery stores, farmers markets, and select online retailers.
 

August 2026 Payment Schedule by State

 

• Alabama: Aug 4 – 23
• Alaska: Aug 1
• Arizona: Aug 1 – 13
• Arkansas: Aug 4 – 13
• California: Aug 1 – 10
• Colorado: Aug 1 – 10
• Connecticut: Aug 1 – 3
• Delaware: Aug 2 – 23
• District of Columbia: Aug 1 – 10
• Florida: Aug 1 – 28
• Georgia: Aug 5 – 23
• Guam: Aug 1 – 10
• Hawaii: Aug 3 – 5
• Idaho: Aug 1 – 10
• Illinois: Aug 1 – 20
• Indiana: Aug 5 – 23
• Iowa: Aug 1 – 10
• Kansas: Aug 1 – 10
• Kentucky: Aug 1 – 19
• Louisiana: Aug 1 – 23
• Maine: Aug 10 – 14
• Maryland: Aug 4 – 23
• Massachusetts: Aug 1 – 14
• Michigan: Aug 3 – 21
• Minnesota: Aug 4 – 13
• Mississippi: Aug 4 – 21
• Missouri: Aug 1 – 22
• Montana: Aug 2 – 6
• Nebraska: Aug 1 – 5
• Nevada: Aug 1 – 10
• New Hampshire: Aug 5
• New Jersey: Aug 1 – 5
• New Mexico: Aug 1 – 20
• New York: Aug 1 – 9
• North Carolina: Aug 3 – 21
• North Dakota: Aug 1
• Ohio: Aug 2 – 20
• Oklahoma: Aug 1 – 10
• Oregon: Aug 1 – 9
• Pennsylvania: First 10 business days of August
• Puerto Rico: Aug 4 – 22
• Rhode Island: Aug 1
• South Carolina: Aug 1 – 10
• South Dakota: Aug 10
• Tennessee: Aug 1 – 20
• Texas: Aug 1 – 28
• U.S. Virgin Islands: Aug 1
• Utah: Aug 5, 11, and 15
• Vermont: Aug 1
• Virginia: Aug 1 – 7
• Washington: Aug 1 – 20
• West Virginia: Aug 1 – 9
• Wisconsin: Aug 1 – 15
• Wyoming: Aug 1 – 4

 

What Can You Buy with EBT?

 

• Approved Items: Fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, breads, cereals, and other basic food staples.
• Restricted Items: Alcohol, tobacco products, hot prepared foods meant to be eaten immediately, and non-food items (like paper towels or soap).

 

What to Do If Your Payment Is Delayed

If your benefits do not appear on your scheduled date, check your current balance using your state’s EBT customer portal or phone line before contacting your local SNAP office for support.

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