SNAP payment dates by state: October 2026
Each state loads SNAP benefits on the same days every month, by a digit of your case or ID number. Pick your state for your exact dates.
Find your state
SNAP deposit days by state
| State | October 2026 | November 2026 | Decided by |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | Oct 1–10 | Nov 1–10 | Case number ends in |
| Georgia | Oct 5–23 | Nov 5–23 | Client ID ends in |
| Illinois | Oct 1–10 | Nov 1–10 | Head of household ID ends in |
| North Carolina | Oct 3–21 | Nov 3–21 | SSN ends in |
| Ohio | Oct 2–20 | Nov 2–20 | Case number ends in |
| Texas | Oct 1–28 | Nov 1–28 | EDG number ends in |
More states are being added as we verify their official schedules.
Questions and answers
When will I get my SNAP benefits in October?
It depends on your state and on a digit of your case or ID number: each state loads benefits on the same days every month. California: Oct 1–10; Georgia: Oct 5–23; Illinois: Oct 1–10; North Carolina: Oct 3–21; Ohio: Oct 2–20; Texas: Oct 1–28. Open your state for the day that matches your number.
Do SNAP benefits come on weekends?
Most states load benefits on the scheduled calendar day even when it falls on a weekend or holiday; states that use business days skip weekends and holidays. Each state page quotes its agency.
Where do these dates come from?
From each state agency's published issuance schedule, linked on every state page and last checked on 2026-10-18. Fairgate Report is not affiliated with any government agency.
Official sources
- California Department of Social Services: CalFresh frequently asked questions (California)
- Georgia DFCS: SNAP benefit issuance (Georgia)
- Illinois DHS Workers' Action Guide 22-01-01-g: Benefit Availability Date (Illinois)
- NCDHHS: Food and Nutrition Services, Electronic Benefit Transfer (North Carolina)
- Hamilton County Job and Family Services: food assistance issuance schedule (Ohio)
- Texas Works Handbook, B-251 Monthly Benefit Issuance Schedule (Texas)
Fairgate Report is an independent news site, not affiliated with the Social Security Administration or any government agency. This is general information, not financial, tax or legal advice: your own dates and amounts are in your notices from the agency that pays you.
Schedules checked against each state agency's official page on 2026-10-18.