Pennsylvania EBT Deposit Dates — October 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)
In Pennsylvania, October 2026 SNAP benefits are loaded between October 1, 2026 and October 15, 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 October 2026
From the official USDA issuance schedule for Pennsylvania.
| Case number ends in | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday, October 1, 2026business day |
| 2 | Friday, October 2, 2026business day |
| 3 | Monday, October 5, 2026business day |
| 4 | Tuesday, October 6, 2026business day |
| 5 | Wednesday, October 7, 2026business day |
| 6 | Thursday, October 8, 2026business day |
| 7 | Friday, October 9, 2026business day |
| 8 | Tuesday, October 13, 2026business day |
| 9 | Wednesday, October 14, 2026business day |
| 0 | Thursday, October 15, 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 October 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 October 2026?
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 October 2026?
Pennsylvania issues October 2026 SNAP benefits from Thursday, October 1, 2026 through Thursday, October 15, 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 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 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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