California EBT Deposit Dates — May 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)
In California, May 2026 SNAP benefits were loaded between May 1, 2026 and May 10, 2026, based on the last digit of your case number. Find your exact date below.
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All California deposit dates in May 2026
From the official USDA issuance schedule for California.
| Case number ends in | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| 1 | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| 2 | Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| 3 | Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| 4 | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| 5 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
| 6 | Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
| 7 | Thursday, May 7, 2026 |
| 8 | Friday, May 8, 2026 |
| 9 | Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
| 0 | Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
Note: In California SNAP is called CalFresh.
Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.
Which May date is yours?
What sets your date
California staggers issuance by the last digit of your case number.
Monthly window
Benefits go out over the 1st – 10th 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 May 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 California in May 2026?
California issued May 2026 SNAP benefits from Friday, May 1, 2026 through Sunday, May 10, 2026, based on the last digit of your case number. Check the table on this page for your exact date.
What time will my EBT deposit hit in May?
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 May 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 California SNAP office.
How is my California deposit date determined?
California staggers monthly SNAP issuance based on the last digit of your case number. The assignment is set by the state agency and stays the same every month.
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