California SNAP payment schedule 2026: food stamp deposit dates
California loads SNAP (CalFresh) benefits onto the Golden State Advantage EBT Card on 1st–10th of the month, based on the last digit of the county case number. Enter yours to see your date this month and the next three.
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California SNAP schedule
| Last digit of your case number | Benefits available |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1st of the month |
| 2 | 2nd of the month |
| 3 | 3rd of the month |
| 4 | 4th of the month |
| 5 | 5th of the month |
| 6 | 6th of the month |
| 7 | 7th of the month |
| 8 | 8th of the month |
| 9 | 9th of the month |
| 0 | 10th of the month |
California EBT card, balance and office
| Program name | CalFresh |
| EBT card | Golden State Advantage EBT Card |
| EBT customer service (balance, lost card) | 877-328-9677 |
| Balance and transactions online | cdss.ca.gov |
| State SNAP page | cdss.ca.gov |
| Apply or renew | benefitscal.com |
| Official schedule | state's published schedule |
Good to know in California
- The California Department of Social Services confirms that CalFresh benefits arrive on a day set by the last digit of the county case number.
How reliable is this date?
California's rule above was checked against the state's own published source on October 16, 2026 as well as the USDA Food and Nutrition Service listing. The first month after approval is often paid on another day; the schedule applies from the month after.
California SNAP questions
When is SNAP deposited in California?
California deposits CalFresh (SNAP) benefits between the 1st and the 10th of the month, based on the last digit of the county case number. Enter yours above to see the exact date.
What is the EBT card called in California?
Golden State Advantage EBT Card. Its customer service line is 877-328-9677.
How do I check my California EBT balance?
Online or in the app at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/ebt-card, or by calling 877-328-9677. The balance is also printed on your last store receipt.
Does the date change if it falls on a weekend?
California's published rule names a calendar day and does not mention weekends; in most states the deposit still posts on that day. Check your balance the morning of your date.
How do I apply for SNAP in California?
Online through the state's application portal (linked on this page), by phone or at a local office. The state must decide within 30 days, or within 7 days for households that qualify for expedited benefits.
Other states
Sources
- fna.usda.gov/snap-directory-entry/california
- fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/Monthly-Issuance-Schedule-All-States.pdf
- cdss.ca.gov/about-cdss/frequently-asked-questions
Checked October 16, 2026. 77.today is not a government site and is not affiliated with USDA or the California SNAP agency.