North Carolina EBT Deposit Dates — January 2027 (Food Stamp Schedule)
In North Carolina, January 2027 SNAP benefits are loaded between January 3, 2027 and January 21, 2027, based on the last digit of the primary cardholder's SSN. Find your exact date below.
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All North Carolina deposit dates in January 2027
From the official USDA issuance schedule for North Carolina.
| SSN ends in | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday, January 3, 2027 |
| 2 | Tuesday, January 5, 2027 |
| 3 | Thursday, January 7, 2027 |
| 4 | Saturday, January 9, 2027 |
| 5 | Monday, January 11, 2027 |
| 6 | Wednesday, January 13, 2027 |
| 7 | Friday, January 15, 2027 |
| 8 | Sunday, January 17, 2027 |
| 9 | Tuesday, January 19, 2027 |
| 0 | Thursday, January 21, 2027 |
Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.
Which January date is yours?
What sets your date
North Carolina staggers issuance by the last digit of the primary cardholder's SSN.
Monthly window
Benefits go out over the 3rd – 21st 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 January 2027?
Monthly amounts for the 48 contiguous states and D.C. Source: USDA FY 2026 COLA.
Frequently asked questions
When do food stamps come in North Carolina in January 2027?
North Carolina issues January 2027 SNAP benefits from Sunday, January 3, 2027 through Thursday, January 21, 2027, based on the last digit of the primary cardholder's SSN. Check the table on this page for your exact date.
What time will my EBT deposit hit in January?
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 January 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 North Carolina SNAP office.
How is my North Carolina deposit date determined?
North Carolina staggers monthly SNAP issuance based on the last digit of the primary cardholder's SSN. The assignment is set by the state agency and stays the same every month.
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