Tennessee EBT Deposit Dates — May 2027 (Food Stamp Schedule)
In Tennessee, May 2027 SNAP benefits are loaded between May 1, 2027 and May 20, 2027, based on the last two digits of the head of household's SSN. Find your exact date below.
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All Tennessee deposit dates in May 2027
From the official USDA issuance schedule for Tennessee.
| SSN ends in | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| 00–04 | Saturday, May 1, 2027 |
| 05–09 | Sunday, May 2, 2027 |
| 10–14 | Monday, May 3, 2027 |
| 15–19 | Tuesday, May 4, 2027 |
| 20–24 | Wednesday, May 5, 2027 |
| 25–29 | Thursday, May 6, 2027 |
| 30–34 | Friday, May 7, 2027 |
| 35–39 | Saturday, May 8, 2027 |
| 40–44 | Sunday, May 9, 2027 |
| 45–49 | Monday, May 10, 2027 |
| 50–54 | Tuesday, May 11, 2027 |
| 55–59 | Wednesday, May 12, 2027 |
| 60–64 | Thursday, May 13, 2027 |
| 65–69 | Friday, May 14, 2027 |
| 70–74 | Saturday, May 15, 2027 |
| 75–79 | Sunday, May 16, 2027 |
| 80–84 | Monday, May 17, 2027 |
| 85–89 | Tuesday, May 18, 2027 |
| 90–94 | Wednesday, May 19, 2027 |
| 95–99 | Thursday, May 20, 2027 |
Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.
Which May date is yours?
What sets your date
Tennessee staggers issuance by the last two digits of the head of household's SSN.
Monthly window
Benefits go out over the 1st – 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 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 Tennessee in May 2027?
Tennessee issues May 2027 SNAP benefits from Saturday, May 1, 2027 through Thursday, May 20, 2027, based on the last two digits of the head of household's SSN. 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 Tennessee SNAP office.
How is my Tennessee deposit date determined?
Tennessee staggers monthly SNAP issuance based on the last two digits of the head of household's SSN. The assignment is set by the state agency and stays the same every month.
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