Delaware EBT Deposit Dates — May 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)
In Delaware, May 2026 SNAP benefits were loaded between May 2, 2026 and May 23, 2026, based on the first letter of your last name. Find your exact date below.
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All Delaware deposit dates in May 2026
From the official USDA issuance schedule for Delaware.
| Last name starts with | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| A | Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| B | Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| C | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| D | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
| E | Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
| F | Thursday, May 7, 2026 |
| G | Friday, May 8, 2026 |
| H | Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
| I | Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
| J | Monday, May 11, 2026 |
| K | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
| L | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
| M | Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
| N | Friday, May 15, 2026 |
| O | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| P | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| Q or R | Monday, May 18, 2026 |
| S | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
| T | Wednesday, May 20, 2026 |
| U or V | Thursday, May 21, 2026 |
| W | Friday, May 22, 2026 |
| X, Y or Z | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.
Which May date is yours?
What sets your date
Delaware staggers issuance by the first letter of your last name.
Monthly window
Benefits go out over the 2nd – 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 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 Delaware in May 2026?
Delaware issued May 2026 SNAP benefits from Saturday, May 2, 2026 through Saturday, May 23, 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 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 Delaware SNAP office.
How is my Delaware deposit date determined?
Delaware 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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