Alabama EBT Deposit Dates — October 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)

In Alabama, October 2026 SNAP benefits are loaded between October 4, 2026 and October 23, 2026, based on the last two digits of your case number. Find your exact date below.

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All Alabama deposit dates in October 2026

From the official USDA issuance schedule for Alabama.

Case number ends inDeposit date
00–04Sunday, October 4, 2026
05–09Monday, October 5, 2026
10–14Tuesday, October 6, 2026
15–19Wednesday, October 7, 2026
20–24Thursday, October 8, 2026
25–29Friday, October 9, 2026
30–34Saturday, October 10, 2026
35–39Sunday, October 11, 2026
40–44Monday, October 12, 2026
45–49Tuesday, October 13, 2026
50–54Wednesday, October 14, 2026
55–59Thursday, October 15, 2026
60–64Friday, October 16, 2026
65–69Saturday, October 17, 2026
70–74Sunday, October 18, 2026
75–79Monday, October 19, 2026
80–84Tuesday, October 20, 2026
85–89Wednesday, October 21, 2026
90–94Thursday, October 22, 2026
95–99Friday, October 23, 2026

Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.

Which October date is yours?

What sets your date

Alabama staggers issuance by the last two digits of your case number.

Monthly window

Benefits go out over the 4th – 23rd of the month.

Weekends & holidays

Deposits load even on weekends and holidays.

Deposit time

Usually loaded between midnight and 6 AM on your scheduled day.

How much is SNAP in October 2026?

$298
Household of 1 — maximum
$994
Household of 4 — maximum
$24
Minimum benefit (1–2 people)

Monthly amounts for the 48 contiguous states and D.C. Source: USDA FY 2026 COLA.

Frequently asked questions

When do food stamps come in Alabama in October 2026?

Alabama issues October 2026 SNAP benefits from Sunday, October 4, 2026 through Friday, October 23, 2026, based on the last two digits of your case number. Check the table on this page for your exact date.

What time will my EBT deposit hit in October?

EBT deposits are typically loaded in the early morning hours of your scheduled day — often between midnight and 6:00 AM local time — so your balance is usually available before stores open.

What if my October deposit doesn't arrive?

First confirm your scheduled date in the table above — most "missing" deposits are simply scheduled for a later day in the month. If your date has passed and the balance still hasn't loaded by the next day, call the EBT customer service number on the back of your card or contact your Alabama SNAP office.

How is my Alabama deposit date determined?

Alabama staggers monthly SNAP issuance based on the last two digits of your case number. The assignment is set by the state agency and stays the same every month.

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