Summer EBT 2026 Deposit Schedule
There is no single national Summer EBT deposit day. The safest way to check timing is to look for your state, read the current status, and follow the official agency source.
How to read the 2026 schedule
A state marked announced has posted a 2026 issue window or start date. A state marked not announced yet has official program information, but no specific 2026 deposit date was found in the source checked.
Application open means the state has a 2026 application or application guidance. The benefit may still arrive later, after the household is approved.
Why dates can differ inside one state
States often issue automatic benefits first, process applications after approval, and mail cards separately from the benefit load. That is why two families in the same state may not receive Summer EBT on the same day.
If your state has a broad window, check the card balance and official notices before treating the benefit as missing.
| State | 2026 status | Deposit timing | Card type | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Application open | Summer 2026; applications are due by Aug. 3, 2026. Arizona has not posted one single household deposit day. | Existing EBT card or a separate Summer EBT card, depending on the household record. | Arizona Department of Education SUN Bucks | May 28, 2026 |
| Wisconsin | Not announced yet | Wisconsin official information is available, but a specific 2026 deposit date was not posted in the source checked. | Wisconsin QUEST card or a Summer EBT card, based on the household's case and agency instructions. | Wisconsin DHS Summer EBT | May 28, 2026 |
| New Mexico | Application open | The 2026 SUN Bucks page is active; household issue timing should be checked with New Mexico HCA. | SUN Bucks EBT card or existing benefit account, as directed by New Mexico HCA. | New Mexico HCA SUN Bucks | May 28, 2026 |
| Oregon | Announced | Oregon says 2026 Summer EBT starts June 5, 2026, with approved applications processed through Sept. 4, 2026. | Existing Oregon EBT card or a new Summer EBT card, depending on household records. | Oregon Department of Human Services Summer EBT | May 28, 2026 |
| Missouri | Application open | Missouri has 2026 SUN Bucks information and application guidance; exact household timing depends on eligibility and processing. | SUN Bucks EBT card or existing EBT account, based on Missouri DSS instructions. | Missouri DSS SUN Bucks | May 28, 2026 |
| Nevada | Issuing benefits | Nevada posted 2026 issuance information; automatic benefits begin in late May, and application-based timing may be later. | Existing EBT card or a Nevada Summer EBT card, depending on the household record. | Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services | May 28, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania | Announced | Pennsylvania says 2026 Summer EBT is issued from late May through the end of September; automatic eligibility is expected to begin around mid-August. | Existing Pennsylvania EBT card or a mailed Summer EBT card, depending on household records. | Pennsylvania DHS Summer EBT | May 28, 2026 |
| Colorado | Not announced yet | Colorado says SUN Bucks is returning for 2026, but a specific 2026 deposit date was not posted in the source checked. | Colorado EBT card or SUN Bucks card, depending on CDHS instructions. | Colorado Department of Human Services SUN Bucks | May 28, 2026 |
| Ohio | Application open | Ohio has a 2026 Summer EBT site and application support; use the official benefit lookup for household timing. | Ohio Direction Card or a Summer EBT card, based on the household's record. | Ohio Summer EBT | May 28, 2026 |
| Arkansas | Not announced yet | Arkansas has official Summer EBT information, but a specific 2026 deposit date was not posted in the source checked. | Arkansas Summer EBT card or existing EBT account, based on DHS instructions. | Arkansas DHS Summer EBT | May 28, 2026 |
Related state pages
Open the state page first, then follow the official agency link.
FAQ
Short answers for the questions families usually ask before calling an agency.
Are all Summer EBT 2026 dates final?
No. Some states have posted dates, some have posted only program information, and some update closer to summer.
What does not announced yet mean?
It means a specific 2026 deposit date was not found in the official source checked. It does not mean the state is not participating.
Where should I check first?
Use your state agency page first, then USDA SUN Bucks for national program information.