SNAP payment schedule
Hawaii SNAP payment schedule
Hawaii makes monthly SNAP benefits available on the 3rd calendar day of the month for last names starting with A-I, and on the 5th calendar day for J-Z. Households whose cash benefits go by direct deposit to a personal bank account get their SNAP benefits on the 1st calendar day of the month; their cash arrives on the 3rd banking day.
Schedule
Based on: first letter of last name (separate rule for households whose cash benefits are directly deposited)
Most households (by first letter of last name)
| If yours is | Benefits arrive on |
|---|---|
| A–I | the 3rd |
| J–Z | the 5th |
Households whose cash benefits are directly deposited to a personal bank account
| If yours is | Benefits arrive on |
|---|---|
| Everyone | the 1st |
Official source
Hawaii Department of Human Services, Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division (BESSD)
Checked Wednesday, October 7, 2026. All states · Other payment dates.