SNAP February 2026 Payment Dates by State: Full EBT Schedule

Your SNAP benefits arrive on a specific February date. Each state sets its own EBT deposit schedule.

Find your exact payment date below to plan your grocery shopping.

Quick article summary:

• February 2026 EBT dates vary by state and case number
• Check your date using case number, SSN, or last name initial
• Benefit amounts range from $298 (single person) to $994 (family of four)
• New work requirements now apply to adults ages 18-64
• Deposits post between midnight and 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled date
• Unused funds roll over and last for nine months

February 2026 Payment Schedule by State

Find your state below. The date range shows when your EBT card receives money this February.

State	Payment Dates	How They Decide
Alabama	Feb 4-23	Last 2 digits of case number
Alaska	Feb 1	Everyone gets paid
Arizona	Feb 1-13	Last name initial
Arkansas	Feb 4-13	Last digit of SSN
California	Feb 1-10	Last digit of case number
Colorado	Feb 1-10	Last name initial
Connecticut	Feb 1-3	Last name (A-F: 1st, G-N: 2nd, O-Z: 3rd)
Delaware	Feb 2-23	Last name initial
Florida	Feb 1-28	8th and 9th digits of case number (backwards)
Georgia	Feb 5-23	Case ID number
Guam	Feb 1-10	Case number
Hawaii	Feb 3-5	Last name initial
Idaho	Feb 1-10	Last name initial
Illinois	Feb 1-20	Case number
Indiana	Feb 5-23	Case number
Iowa	Feb 1-10	Last name initial
Kansas	Feb 1-10	Last name initial
Kentucky	Feb 1-19	Last name initial
Louisiana	Feb 1-23	SSN
Maine	Feb 10-14	Last name initial
Maryland	Feb 4-23	Last name initial
Massachusetts	Feb 1-14	SSN
Michigan	Feb 3-21	Last name initial
Minnesota	Feb 4-13	Case number
Mississippi	Feb 4-21	SSN
Missouri	Feb 1-22	Last name initial
Montana	Feb 2-6	Last name initial
Nebraska	Feb 1-5	Last name initial
Nevada	Feb 1-10	Last name initial
New Hampshire	Feb 5	Everyone gets paid
New Jersey	Feb 1-5	Case number
New Mexico	Feb 1-20	SSN
New York	Feb 1-9	Case number
North Carolina	Feb 3-21	SSN
North Dakota	Feb 1	Everyone gets paid
Ohio	Feb 2-20	Case number
Oklahoma	Feb 1-10	Last name initial
Oregon	Feb 1-9	SSN
Pennsylvania	Feb 3-14	Last digit of case number
Rhode Island	Feb 1	Everyone gets paid
South Carolina	Feb 1-19	Case number
South Dakota	Feb 10	Everyone gets paid
Tennessee	Feb 1-20	Last name initial
Texas	Feb 1-28	EDG number (last 1-2 digits)
Utah	Feb 5, 11, 15	Case number
Vermont	Feb 1	Everyone gets paid
Virgin Islands	Feb 1	Everyone gets paid
Virginia	Feb 1-7	Case number
Washington	Feb 1-20	Case number
West Virginia	Feb 1-9	Last name initial
Wisconsin	Feb 1-15	Case number
Wyoming	Feb 1-4	Last name initial

Source: State SNAP agencies via USDA FNS

What Is SNAP?

SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It’s the largest federal food assistance program in America.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture runs SNAP nationwide. Each state manages its own payment schedule and rules.

SNAP helps low-income families buy groceries each month. You get benefits on an EBT card that works like a debit card.

When Do SNAP Benefits Come?

SNAP is a federal program run by states. Each state picks its own payment days. They spread deposits across the month to keep systems running smoothly.

Your payment date depends on your case number, Social Security number, or last name initial.

Most states avoid weekends and holidays. Your benefits load onto your EBT card like clockwork. Check your specific date to avoid shopping trip delays.

How States Pick Payment Dates

States use four main methods to decide your date:

Case Number: Many states use the last digits of your case number. Texas, Florida, and California use this method.

Last Name Initial: Some states use A through Z schedules. Arizona, Iowa, and Kansas use your last name.

Social Security Number: A few states use your SSN digits. Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi do this.

Single Statewide Date: Alaska, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virgin Islands pay everyone on the same day.

New SNAP Benefit Amounts for 2026

FY 2026 benefits increased for inflation. Here are the maximum monthly amounts for the 48 contiguous states and Washington D.C.:

Household Size	Maximum Monthly Benefit
1 person	$298
2 people	$546
3 people	$785
4 people	$994
5 people	$1,183
6 people	$1,421
7 people	$1,571
8 people	$1,789
Each extra person	Add $218

Higher amounts apply in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. A family of four in Alaska can receive up to $1,995.

New Work Requirements for 2026

Big changes started January 2026. The age range for work requirements expanded. Now adults aged 18-64 must follow ABAWD rules (Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents).

You must work or train 80 hours per month to keep benefits long-term. Otherwise, you face a three-month time limit within three years.

Certain people are exempt. These include pregnant women, people with disabilities, caretakers of kids under 14, and full-time students.

How to Check Your EBT Balance

Never wonder how much money is left.

Use these quick methods:

Online: Visit your state’s EBT portal or ConnectEBT website.
Mobile App: Download your state’s official EBT app.
Phone: Call the toll-free number on the back of your card.
Store Receipts: Most grocery stores print your balance at the bottom.

Benefits typically post between midnight and 6:00 a.m. on your payment date. They never expire immediately. You have nine months to use them before they vanish.

What If Your Payment Is Late?

Sometimes deposits are delayed. Follow these steps if your money is missing:

1. Check your balance online or by phone first
2. Read any mail from your SNAP office
3. Verify your recertification is current
4. Call your local SNAP office right away
5. Submit missing papers if they ask for them

Most delays happen due to paperwork issues or system updates. Acting fast fixes the problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Official Sources:

• USDA Food and Nutrition Service SNAP
• SNAP State Directory