SNAP payment schedule
District of Columbia SNAP payment schedule
DC DHS makes monthly SNAP benefits available on EBT cards from the 1st to the 10th of each month. The day depends on the first letter of the last name, from A or B on the 1st to W, X, Y or Z on the 10th.
Schedule
Based on: first letter of last name
| If yours is | Benefits arrive on |
|---|---|
| A–B | the 1st |
| C | the 2nd |
| D–F | the 3rd |
| G–H | the 4th |
| I–K | the 5th |
| L–M | the 6th |
| N–Q | the 7th |
| R–S | the 8th |
| T–V | the 9th |
| W–Z | the 10th |
Official source
District of Columbia Department of Human Services (DHS)
Checked Wednesday, October 7, 2026. All states · Other payment dates.