Rhode Island EBT Deposit Dates — October 2026
Everyone in Rhode Island receives SNAP benefits on the same day. In October 2026, benefits load on your RI EBT Card on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Source: Rhode Island Department of Human Services. Schedule verified against Rhode Island Department of Human Services issuance information, July 2026.
October 2026 deposit dates for every Rhode Island household
| Everyone is paid the same day | Deposit date (October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Everyone | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
Benefits deposited on 1st of each month as of March 1, 2023
Dates above include weekends — EBT deposits in Rhode Island are electronic and load on the same calendar day even on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Check your RI EBT Card balance
Call 1-888-979-9939 any time, or check your last store receipt. If your October deposit is more than one day late, contact Rhode Island Department of Human Services.
Other months
Or see the full Rhode Island schedule — your deposit lands on the 1st every month.