Arizona EBT Deposit Dates — December 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)
In Arizona, December 2026 SNAP benefits are loaded between December 1, 2026 and December 13, 2026, based on the first letter of your last name. Find your exact date below.
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All Arizona deposit dates in December 2026
From the official USDA issuance schedule for Arizona.
| Last name starts with | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| A or B | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
| C or D | Wednesday, December 2, 2026 |
| E or F | Thursday, December 3, 2026 |
| G or H | Friday, December 4, 2026 |
| I or J | Saturday, December 5, 2026 |
| K or L | Sunday, December 6, 2026 |
| M or N | Monday, December 7, 2026 |
| O or P | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 |
| Q or R | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 |
| S or T | Thursday, December 10, 2026 |
| U or V | Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| W or X | Saturday, December 12, 2026 |
| Y or Z | Sunday, December 13, 2026 |
Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.
Which December date is yours?
What sets your date
Arizona staggers issuance by the first letter of your last name.
Monthly window
Benefits go out over the 1st – 13th 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 December 2026?
Monthly amounts for the 48 contiguous states and D.C. Source: USDA FY 2026 COLA.
Frequently asked questions
When do food stamps come in Arizona in December 2026?
Arizona issues December 2026 SNAP benefits from Tuesday, December 1, 2026 through Sunday, December 13, 2026, based on the first letter of your last name. Check the table on this page for your exact date.
What time will my EBT deposit hit in December?
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 December 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 Arizona SNAP office.
How is my Arizona deposit date determined?
Arizona staggers monthly SNAP issuance based on the first letter of your last name. The assignment is set by the state agency and stays the same every month.
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