Kentucky EBT Deposit Dates — October 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)
In Kentucky, October 2026 SNAP benefits are loaded between October 1, 2026 and October 19, 2026, based on the last digit of your case number. Find your exact date below.
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All Kentucky deposit dates in October 2026
From the official USDA issuance schedule for Kentucky.
| Case number ends in | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| 0 | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| 1 | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| 2 | Monday, October 5, 2026 |
| 3 | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
| 4 | Friday, October 9, 2026 |
| 5 | Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| 6 | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 |
| 7 | Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
| 8 | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| 9 | Monday, October 19, 2026 |
Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.
Which October date is yours?
What sets your date
Kentucky staggers issuance by the last digit of your case number.
Monthly window
Benefits go out over the 1st – 19th 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 Kentucky in October 2026?
Kentucky issues October 2026 SNAP benefits from Thursday, October 1, 2026 through Monday, October 19, 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 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 Kentucky SNAP office.
How is my Kentucky deposit date determined?
Kentucky 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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