SNAP, SSI, Social Security and VA payment dates

When does SNAP come in Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. loads SNAP benefits between the 1st and 10th of each month, based on the first letter of your last name.

Washington, D.C. SNAP deposit schedule

First letter of last name isBenefits load on the
A or B1st
C2nd
D, E, or F3rd
G or H4th
I, J, or K5th
L or M6th
N, O, P, or Q7th
R or S8th
T, U, or V9th
W, X, Y or Z10th

Upcoming deposit days

October 2026

  • 1st: Thu, Oct 1
  • 2nd: Fri, Oct 2
  • 3rd: Sat, Oct 3
  • 4th: Sun, Oct 4
  • 5th: Mon, Oct 5
  • 6th: Tue, Oct 6
  • 7th: Wed, Oct 7
  • 8th: Thu, Oct 8
  • 9th: Fri, Oct 9
  • 10th: Sat, Oct 10

November 2026

  • 1st: Sun, Nov 1
  • 2nd: Mon, Nov 2
  • 3rd: Tue, Nov 3
  • 4th: Wed, Nov 4
  • 5th: Thu, Nov 5
  • 6th: Fri, Nov 6
  • 7th: Sat, Nov 7
  • 8th: Sun, Nov 8
  • 9th: Mon, Nov 9
  • 10th: Tue, Nov 10

Schedules can change. If a deposit doesn't arrive on your day, check your state's EBT app or call the number on the back of your card.

Schedule from the Propel Washington, D.C. guide (updated June 20, 2024), checked against USDA's state-by-state schedule. Matches USDA's published issuance schedule.

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