California EBT Deposit Dates 2026
In California, SNAP benefits are deposited to your Golden State Advantage (GSA) Card between the 1st and the 10th of the month. Your deposit day is based on the last digit of the client's case number.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CalFresh). Schedule verified against California Department of Social Services (CalFresh) issuance information, July 2026.
California SNAP deposit schedule
| Last digit of your case number | Deposit day |
|---|---|
| 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 |
CalFresh program; approximately 92% of people receive benefits at midnight; deposits automatically continue month to month
Weekends and holidays: If deposit date falls on weekend or federal holiday, benefits usually load the business day before
Exact dates for July 2026
| Last digit of your case number | Deposit date (July 2026) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 |
| 2 | Thursday, July 2, 2026 |
| 3 | Friday, July 3, 2026 |
| 4 | Saturday, July 4, 2026 |
| 5 | Sunday, July 5, 2026 |
| 6 | Monday, July 6, 2026 |
| 7 | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
| 8 | Wednesday, July 8, 2026 |
| 9 | Thursday, July 9, 2026 |
| 0 | Friday, July 10, 2026 |
Exact dates for August 2026
| Last digit of your case number | Deposit date (August 2026) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday, August 1, 2026 |
| 2 | Sunday, August 2, 2026 |
| 3 | Monday, August 3, 2026 |
| 4 | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 |
| 5 | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 |
| 6 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 |
| 7 | Friday, August 7, 2026 |
| 8 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 |
| 9 | Sunday, August 9, 2026 |
| 0 | Monday, August 10, 2026 |
Month by month
California EBT card & balance
Card name: Golden State Advantage (GSA) Card
Check your balance: call 1-877-328-9677 (24/7 automated line), check your last grocery receipt, or use your state's benefits app or the ebtEDGE / ConnectEBT app used by your state.
Official source: California Department of Social Services (CalFresh)