November 2026 SNAP Payments: When Will Your Benefits Arrive?
November SNAP benefits begin arriving on Sunday, November 1, for households assigned that payment date. Other recipients will receive their benefits later in the month, depending on their state’s schedule and household information.
There is no nationwide payday. States may assign dates using case numbers, Social Security numbers, last names or other identifiers. Use the USDA SNAP state directory to find your agency’s official website and confirm your exact date.
November SNAP Payment Dates by State
The following table summarizes regular issuance windows. These are not guaranteed dates for every household, and older national schedules may not reflect recent state changes. Your state’s current benefit notice or EBT account should be your final reference.
| State | Regular November issuance dates |
|---|---|
| Alabama | November 4–23 |
| Alaska | November 1 |
| Arizona | November 1–13 |
| Arkansas | November 4–13 |
| California | November 1–10 |
| Colorado | November 1–10 |
| Connecticut | November 1–3 |
| Delaware | November 2–23 |
| Florida | November 1–28 |
| Georgia | November 5–23 |
| Hawaii | November 3 or 5; certain combined-assistance cases on November 1 |
| Idaho | November 1–10 |
| Illinois | November 1–10, plus November 13, 17 and 20 |
| Indiana | November 5–23 |
| Iowa | November 1–10 |
| Kansas | November 1–10 |
| Kentucky | November 1–19 |
| Louisiana | November 1–23, depending on household category |
| Maine | November 10–14 |
| Maryland | November 4–23 |
| Massachusetts | November 1–14 |
| Michigan | November 3–21 |
| Minnesota | November 4–13 |
| Mississippi | November 4–21 |
| Missouri | November 1–22 |
| Montana | November 2–6 |
| Nebraska | November 1–5 |
| Nevada | November 1–10 |
| New Hampshire | November 5 |
| New Jersey | November 1–5 |
| New Mexico | November 1–20 |
| New York | November 1–9 upstate; New York City follows a separate schedule |
| North Carolina | November 3–21 |
| North Dakota | November 1 |
| Ohio | November 2–20 |
| Oklahoma | November 1, 5 or 10 |
| Oregon | November 1–9 |
| Pennsylvania | First 10 business days; county schedules vary |
| Rhode Island | November 1 |
| South Carolina | November 1–10 or November 2–19, depending on the case |
| South Dakota | November 10 |
| Tennessee | November 1–20 |
| Texas | November 1–15 or November 16–28, depending on the case |
| Utah | November 5, 11 or 15 |
| Vermont | November 1 |
| Virginia | November 1, 4 or 7 |
| Washington | November 1–20 |
| West Virginia | November 1–9 |
| Wisconsin | November 2–15 |
| Wyoming | November 1–4 |
The District of Columbia and Guam list regular issuance windows of November 1–10. The U.S. Virgin Islands lists November 1. For federal background, review the USDA’s monthly issuance schedule, then check your state for current details.
Do Weekends or Veterans Day Affect Payments?
November’s weekend dates are November 1, 7–8, 14–15, 21–22 and 28–29. Some states schedule benefits on weekends, so a Saturday or Sunday does not automatically mean your deposit moves.
Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, November 11. SNAP does not follow the same nationwide holiday-adjustment schedule as Social Security. Households in areas using business-day schedules, particularly Pennsylvania and New York City should confirm their assigned date with the local agency.
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How to Confirm Your Deposit
Check your state’s official EBT portal, approved app or benefit notice before planning a grocery trip. If your benefits have not arrived after your confirmed issuance date, call the customer-service number on your EBT card or contact your state SNAP agency.
For additional guidance, use USA.gov’s SNAP overview and the USDA SNAP state directory. These government resources can help you find the correct agency without relying on unofficial payment-date claims.