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

In Washington, May 2026 SNAP benefits were loaded between May 1, 2026 and May 20, 2026. Find your exact date below.

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All Washington deposit dates in May 2026

From the official USDA issuance schedule for Washington.

Who gets paidDeposit date
All SNAP households (day assigned per case — check your approval letter)Friday, May 1, 2026 – Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.

Which May date is yours?

What sets your date

Washington staggers issuance by a date assigned by the state between the 1st and the 20th.

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 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 Washington in May 2026?

Washington issued May 2026 SNAP benefits from Friday, May 1, 2026 through Wednesday, May 20, 2026, based on a date assigned by the state between the 1st and the 20th. 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 Washington SNAP office.

How is my Washington deposit date determined?

Washington staggers monthly SNAP issuance based on a date assigned by the state between the 1st and the 20th. The assignment is set by the state agency and stays the same every month.

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