District of Columbia EBT Deposit Dates — October 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)
In District of Columbia, October 2026 SNAP benefits are loaded between October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026, based on the first letter of your last name. Find your exact date below.
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All District of Columbia deposit dates in October 2026
From the official USDA issuance schedule for District of Columbia.
| Last name starts with | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| A or B | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| C | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
| D, E or F | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| G or H | Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
| I, J or K | Monday, October 5, 2026 |
| L or M | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 |
| N, O, P or Q | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
| R or S | Thursday, October 8, 2026 |
| T, U or V | Friday, October 9, 2026 |
| W, X, Y or Z | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.
Which October date is yours?
What sets your date
District of Columbia staggers issuance by the first letter of your last name.
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 October 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 District of Columbia in October 2026?
District of Columbia issues October 2026 SNAP benefits from Thursday, October 1, 2026 through Saturday, October 10, 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 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 District of Columbia SNAP office.
How is my District of Columbia deposit date determined?
District of Columbia 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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