Maryland EBT Deposit Dates — October 2027 (Food Stamp Schedule)

In Maryland, October 2027 SNAP benefits are loaded between October 4, 2027 and October 23, 2027, based on the first three letters of your last name. Find your exact date below.

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All Maryland deposit dates in October 2027

From the official USDA issuance schedule for Maryland.

Last name betweenDeposit date
AAA–BAOMonday, October 4, 2027
BAP–BQZTuesday, October 5, 2027
BRA–CAQWednesday, October 6, 2027
CAR–COQThursday, October 7, 2027
COR–DIZFriday, October 8, 2027
DJA–FISSaturday, October 9, 2027
FIT–GONSunday, October 10, 2027
GOO–HAXMonday, October 11, 2027
HAY–JABTuesday, October 12, 2027
JAC–KIMWednesday, October 13, 2027
KIN–LOXThursday, October 14, 2027
LOY–MCOFriday, October 15, 2027
MCP–NEFSaturday, October 16, 2027
NEG–PGZSunday, October 17, 2027
PHA–RICMonday, October 18, 2027
RID–SDZTuesday, October 19, 2027
SEA–STCWednesday, October 20, 2027
STD–TRAThursday, October 21, 2027
TRB–WESFriday, October 22, 2027
WET–ZZZSaturday, October 23, 2027

Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.

Which October 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 October 2027?

$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 Maryland in October 2027?

Maryland issues October 2027 SNAP benefits from Monday, October 4, 2027 through Saturday, October 23, 2027, 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 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 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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