Maryland EBT Deposit Dates — August 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)
In Maryland, August 2026 SNAP benefits are loaded between August 4, 2026 and August 23, 2026, based on the first three letters of your last name. Find your exact date below.
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All Maryland deposit dates in August 2026
From the official USDA issuance schedule for Maryland.
| Last name between | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| AAA–BAO | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 |
| BAP–BQZ | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 |
| BRA–CAQ | Thursday, August 6, 2026 |
| CAR–COQ | Friday, August 7, 2026 |
| COR–DIZ | Saturday, August 8, 2026 |
| DJA–FIS | Sunday, August 9, 2026 |
| FIT–GON | Monday, August 10, 2026 |
| GOO–HAX | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 |
| HAY–JAB | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 |
| JAC–KIM | Thursday, August 13, 2026 |
| KIN–LOX | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| LOY–MCO | Saturday, August 15, 2026 |
| MCP–NEF | Sunday, August 16, 2026 |
| NEG–PGZ | Monday, August 17, 2026 |
| PHA–RIC | Tuesday, August 18, 2026 |
| RID–SDZ | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 |
| SEA–STC | Thursday, August 20, 2026 |
| STD–TRA | Friday, August 21, 2026 |
| TRB–WES | Saturday, August 22, 2026 |
| WET–ZZZ | Sunday, August 23, 2026 |
Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.
Which August date is yours?
What sets your date
Maryland staggers issuance by the first three letters of your last name.
Monthly window
Benefits go out over the 4th – 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 August 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 Maryland in August 2026?
Maryland issues August 2026 SNAP benefits from Tuesday, August 4, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026, based on the first three letters of your last name. Check the table on this page for your exact date.
What time will my EBT deposit hit in August?
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 August 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 Maryland SNAP office.
How is my Maryland deposit date determined?
Maryland staggers monthly SNAP issuance based on the first three letters of your last name. The assignment is set by the state agency and stays the same every month.
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