South Carolina EBT Deposit Dates — October 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)
In South Carolina, October 2026 SNAP benefits are loaded between October 2, 2026 and October 19, 2026, based on the last digit of your case number. Find your exact date below.
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All South Carolina deposit dates in October 2026
From the official USDA issuance schedule for South Carolina.
| Case number ends in | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| 2 | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
| 4 | Sunday, October 4, 2026 |
| 6 | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 |
| 8 | Thursday, October 8, 2026 |
| 0 | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
| 1 | Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| 3 | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 |
| 5 | Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
| 7 | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| 9 | Monday, October 19, 2026 |
Note: This schedule applies to households approved from September 2012 onward. Ongoing households approved before then are paid between the 1st and the 10th on the day matching their last case digit (1 → 1st … 0 → 10th).
Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.
Which October date is yours?
What sets your date
South Carolina staggers issuance by the last digit of your case number.
Monthly window
Benefits go out over the 2nd – 19th 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 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 South Carolina in October 2026?
South Carolina issues October 2026 SNAP benefits from Friday, October 2, 2026 through Monday, October 19, 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 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 South Carolina SNAP office.
How is my South Carolina deposit date determined?
South Carolina 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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