Mississippi EBT Deposit Dates 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)

In Mississippi, SNAP benefits for August 2026 are loaded between August 4, 2026 and August 21, 2026, based on the last two digits of your case number. Find your exact date below.

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Mississippi SNAP deposit schedule — August 2026

Exact dates for this month, from the official USDA issuance schedule for Mississippi.

Case number ends inDeposit date
00–04Tuesday, August 4, 2026
05–10Wednesday, August 5, 2026
11–16Thursday, August 6, 2026
17–22Friday, August 7, 2026
23–28Saturday, August 8, 2026
29–34Sunday, August 9, 2026
35–40Monday, August 10, 2026
41–46Tuesday, August 11, 2026
47–52Wednesday, August 12, 2026
53–58Thursday, August 13, 2026
59–64Friday, August 14, 2026
65–69Saturday, August 15, 2026
70–74Sunday, August 16, 2026
75–79Monday, August 17, 2026
80–84Tuesday, August 18, 2026
85–89Wednesday, August 19, 2026
90–94Thursday, August 20, 2026
95–99Friday, August 21, 2026

Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.

How Mississippi decides your deposit date

What sets your date

Mississippi staggers SNAP issuance based on the last two digits of your case number.

Monthly window

Benefits go out over the 4th – 21st of each month.

Weekends & holidays

Deposits are electronic and load even on weekends and holidays.

Same date every month

Your assigned day doesn't change from month to month.

How much is SNAP in fiscal year 2026?

Maximum monthly allotments for the 48 contiguous states and D.C., effective October 2025 – September 2026.

$298
Household of 1
$546
Household of 2
$785
Household of 3
$994
Household of 4
$1,421
Household of 6
$1,789
Household of 8 (+$218/extra person)

All amounts are monthly maximums. Source: official USDA FY 2026 COLA. Your exact amount depends on household income and deductions.

Frequently asked questions

When do food stamps come in Mississippi in August 2026?

In Mississippi, SNAP benefits go out from August 4, 2026 to August 21, 2026, based on the last two digits of your case number. Find your exact date in the table on this page.

What time do EBT deposits hit in Mississippi?

Most states load EBT benefits in the early morning hours of your scheduled day — often between midnight and 6:00 AM local time. Your balance is usually ready before stores open. If it's your scheduled day and the balance hasn't updated by the morning, check again after 8:00 AM before calling.

Do EBT deposits arrive on weekends or holidays in Mississippi?

Yes, in most states — EBT deposits are electronic, so they are generally loaded on the scheduled day even when it falls on a weekend or holiday. Mississippi follows calendar days, so your date does not shift for weekends.

What determines my SNAP deposit date in Mississippi?

Mississippi staggers monthly SNAP issuance based on the last two digits of your case number. This is set by the state agency and approved by the USDA — you cannot choose or change your deposit date.

How much SNAP can I get in Mississippi in 2026?

For fiscal year 2026 (October 2025 – September 2026), the maximum monthly allotment in the 48 contiguous states and D.C. is $298 for one person, $994 for a family of four, and $1,789 for eight (plus $218 per additional member). The minimum benefit for 1–2 person households is $24. Your exact amount depends on your household income and deductions.

Do you also receive SSI or Social Security? Those payments follow a different federal calendar — SSI on the 1st, Social Security on a Wednesday based on your birthday. Check your exact dates at Social Security Tracker, our companion site.

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