Ohio EBT Deposit Dates — May 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)

In Ohio, May 2026 SNAP benefits were loaded between May 2, 2026 and May 20, 2026, based on the last digit of your case number. Find your exact date below.

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All Ohio deposit dates in May 2026

From the official USDA issuance schedule for Ohio.

Case number ends inDeposit date
0Saturday, May 2, 2026
1Monday, May 4, 2026
2Wednesday, May 6, 2026
3Friday, May 8, 2026
4Sunday, May 10, 2026
5Tuesday, May 12, 2026
6Thursday, May 14, 2026
7Saturday, May 16, 2026
8Monday, May 18, 2026
9Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.

Which May date is yours?

What sets your date

Ohio staggers issuance by the last digit of your case number.

Monthly window

Benefits go out over the 2nd – 20th 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 May 2026?

$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 Ohio in May 2026?

Ohio issued May 2026 SNAP benefits from Saturday, May 2, 2026 through Wednesday, May 20, 2026, based on the last digit of your case number. Check the table on this page for your exact date.

What time will my EBT deposit hit in May?

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 May 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 Ohio SNAP office.

How is my Ohio deposit date determined?

Ohio staggers monthly SNAP issuance based on the last digit of your case number. The assignment is set by the state agency and stays the same every month.

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