Iowa SNAP deposit days by first letter of last name
SNAP issued on the regular monthly schedule. Use the first letter of the last name of the person your case is under.
| First letter of last name | Day of month | November 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| A-B | 1st | Sun, Nov 1 |
| C-D | 2nd | Mon, Nov 2 |
| E-G | 3rd | Tue, Nov 3 |
| H-I | 4th | Wed, Nov 4 |
| J-L | 5th | Thu, Nov 5 |
| M-O | 6th | Fri, Nov 6 |
| P-R | 7th | Sat, Nov 7 |
| S | 8th | Sun, Nov 8 |
| T-V | 9th | Mon, Nov 9 |
| W-Z | 10th | Tue, Nov 10 |
Iowa SNAP calendar for 2026
The weekday your benefits load each month in 2026. Days that fall on a weekend are marked.
| First letter of last name | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-B | Thu 1 | Sun 1 | Sun 1 | Wed 1 | Fri 1 | Mon 1 | Wed 1 | Sat 1 | Tue 1 | Thu 1 | Sun 1 | Tue 1 |
| C-D | Fri 2 | Mon 2 | Mon 2 | Thu 2 | Sat 2 | Tue 2 | Thu 2 | Sun 2 | Wed 2 | Fri 2 | Mon 2 | Wed 2 |
| E-G | Sat 3 | Tue 3 | Tue 3 | Fri 3 | Sun 3 | Wed 3 | Fri 3 | Mon 3 | Thu 3 | Sat 3 | Tue 3 | Thu 3 |
| H-I | Sun 4 | Wed 4 | Wed 4 | Sat 4 | Mon 4 | Thu 4 | Sat 4 | Tue 4 | Fri 4 | Sun 4 | Wed 4 | Fri 4 |
| J-L | Mon 5 | Thu 5 | Thu 5 | Sun 5 | Tue 5 | Fri 5 | Sun 5 | Wed 5 | Sat 5 | Mon 5 | Thu 5 | Sat 5 |
| M-O | Tue 6 | Fri 6 | Fri 6 | Mon 6 | Wed 6 | Sat 6 | Mon 6 | Thu 6 | Sun 6 | Tue 6 | Fri 6 | Sun 6 |
| P-R | Wed 7 | Sat 7 | Sat 7 | Tue 7 | Thu 7 | Sun 7 | Tue 7 | Fri 7 | Mon 7 | Wed 7 | Sat 7 | Mon 7 |
| S | Thu 8 | Sun 8 | Sun 8 | Wed 8 | Fri 8 | Mon 8 | Wed 8 | Sat 8 | Tue 8 | Thu 8 | Sun 8 | Tue 8 |
| T-V | Fri 9 | Mon 9 | Mon 9 | Thu 9 | Sat 9 | Tue 9 | Thu 9 | Sun 9 | Wed 9 | Fri 9 | Mon 9 | Wed 9 |
| W-Z | Sat 10 | Tue 10 | Tue 10 | Fri 10 | Sun 10 | Wed 10 | Fri 10 | Mon 10 | Thu 10 | Sat 10 | Tue 10 | Thu 10 |
How Iowa decides your SNAP date
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services spreads SNAP deposits across the month. Your date is set by the first letter of the case name's last name, and it stays the same every month. Use the first letter of the last name of the person your case is under.
Do Iowa SNAP benefits arrive on weekends and holidays?
Yes. According to the state: "SNAP issued on an uninterrupted monthly schedule is issued on the same date each month even if the date falls on a weekend or a holiday." Unlike Social Security and SSI, SNAP benefits do not move to an earlier business day.
Iowa SNAP schedule: common questions
When will I get my Iowa SNAP benefits in November 2026?
Iowa loads benefits by the first letter of the case name's last name. For example, if yours is J-L, your benefits arrive on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Every group's date is in the table on this page.
What day is Iowa SNAP deposited?
From the 1st to the 10th of every month, based on the first letter of the case name's last name. Your day stays the same each month.
Do Iowa SNAP benefits come early on weekends or holidays?
No. SNAP issued on an uninterrupted monthly schedule is issued on the same date each month even if the date falls on a weekend or a holiday.
How do I find my group on the Iowa schedule?
Use the first letter of the last name of the person your case is under.
Does this schedule apply to everyone in Iowa?
SNAP issued on the regular monthly schedule.
Neighboring states
Official sources
- Iowa HHS Employees' Manual Title 7, Chapter A: SNAP Availability Dates (June 2025)(Iowa Department of Health and Human Services)