Pennsylvania EBT Deposit Dates — December 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)

In Pennsylvania, December 2026 SNAP benefits are loaded between December 1, 2026 and December 14, 2026, based on the last digit of your case record number, over the first 10 business days of the month. Find your exact date below.

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All Pennsylvania deposit dates in December 2026

From the official USDA issuance schedule for Pennsylvania.

Case number ends inDeposit date
1Tuesday, December 1, 2026business day
2Wednesday, December 2, 2026business day
3Thursday, December 3, 2026business day
4Friday, December 4, 2026business day
5Monday, December 7, 2026business day
6Tuesday, December 8, 2026business day
7Wednesday, December 9, 2026business day
8Thursday, December 10, 2026business day
9Friday, December 11, 2026business day
0Monday, December 14, 2026business day

Note: Dates shown follow the 10-cycle counties (e.g. Philadelphia, Allegheny). Many smaller counties issue all benefits on one or two fixed business days instead — check your county schedule at dhs.pa.gov.

Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.

Which December date is yours?

What sets your date

Pennsylvania staggers issuance by the last digit of your case record number, over the first 10 business days of the month.

Monthly window

Benefits go out over the first 10 business days of the month.

Weekends & holidays

Deposits skip weekends and holidays in this state.

Deposit time

Usually loaded between midnight and 6 AM on your scheduled day.

How much is SNAP in December 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 Pennsylvania in December 2026?

Pennsylvania issues December 2026 SNAP benefits from Tuesday, December 1, 2026 through Monday, December 14, 2026, based on the last digit of your case record number, over the first 10 business days of the month. 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 Pennsylvania SNAP office.

How is my Pennsylvania deposit date determined?

Pennsylvania staggers monthly SNAP issuance based on the last digit of your case record number, over the first 10 business days of the month. The assignment is set by the state agency and stays the same every month.

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