Louisiana EBT Deposit Dates — December 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)

In Louisiana, December 2026 SNAP benefits are loaded between December 1, 2026 and December 23, 2026, based on the last digit of your Social Security Number (SSN). Find your exact date below.

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All Louisiana deposit dates in December 2026

From the official USDA issuance schedule for Louisiana.

SSN ends inDeposit date
Elderly and disabled householdsTuesday, December 1, 2026 – Friday, December 4, 2026
0Saturday, December 5, 2026
1Monday, December 7, 2026
2Wednesday, December 9, 2026
3Friday, December 11, 2026
4Sunday, December 13, 2026
5Tuesday, December 15, 2026
6Thursday, December 17, 2026
7Saturday, December 19, 2026
8Monday, December 21, 2026
9Wednesday, December 23, 2026

Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.

Which December date is yours?

What sets your date

Louisiana staggers issuance by the last digit of your Social Security Number (SSN).

Monthly window

Benefits go out over the 1st – 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 December 2026?

$298
Household of 1 — maximum
$994
Household of 4 — maximum
$24
Minimum benefit (1–2 people)

Monthly amounts for the 48 contiguous states and D.C. Source: USDA FY 2026 COLA.

Frequently asked questions

When do food stamps come in Louisiana in December 2026?

Louisiana issues December 2026 SNAP benefits from Tuesday, December 1, 2026 through Wednesday, December 23, 2026, based on the last digit of your Social Security Number (SSN). 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 Louisiana SNAP office.

How is my Louisiana deposit date determined?

Louisiana staggers monthly SNAP issuance based on the last digit of your Social Security Number (SSN). The assignment is set by the state agency and stays the same every month.

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