Maryland EBT Deposit Dates — December 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)
In Maryland, December 2026 SNAP benefits are loaded between December 4, 2026 and December 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 December 2026
From the official USDA issuance schedule for Maryland.
| Last name between | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| AAA–BAO | Friday, December 4, 2026 |
| BAP–BQZ | Saturday, December 5, 2026 |
| BRA–CAQ | Sunday, December 6, 2026 |
| CAR–COQ | Monday, December 7, 2026 |
| COR–DIZ | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 |
| DJA–FIS | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 |
| FIT–GON | Thursday, December 10, 2026 |
| GOO–HAX | Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| HAY–JAB | Saturday, December 12, 2026 |
| JAC–KIM | Sunday, December 13, 2026 |
| KIN–LOX | Monday, December 14, 2026 |
| LOY–MCO | Tuesday, December 15, 2026 |
| MCP–NEF | Wednesday, December 16, 2026 |
| NEG–PGZ | Thursday, December 17, 2026 |
| PHA–RIC | Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| RID–SDZ | Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
| SEA–STC | Sunday, December 20, 2026 |
| STD–TRA | Monday, December 21, 2026 |
| TRB–WES | Tuesday, December 22, 2026 |
| WET–ZZZ | Wednesday, December 23, 2026 |
Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.
Which December 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 December 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 December 2026?
Maryland issues December 2026 SNAP benefits from Friday, December 4, 2026 through Wednesday, December 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 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 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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