SNAP April 2025 Payments: Here’s Exactly When Your State Will Deposit Your Benefits!

By Ronak Sharma On Apr 24, 2025 Share with new partner:

If you’re using SNAP benefits to help cover groceries, it’s super helpful to know exactly when your money will show up. Since every state runs things a little differently, you might not get your benefits on the same day as someone in a neighboring state — or even a neighbor across the street!

Let’s break it all down so you can plan ahead and avoid any surprises this April.

So, How Do SNAP Payment Dates Work?

SNAP benefits aren’t released on the same day for everyone. Each state has its own system — some base it on your Social Security number, others on your last name, case number, or even your birthday. That’s why your friend might get theirs on the 3rd, while yours arrive on the 12th.

But here’s the good news: everything is running as normal for April 2025. Payments are going out on time, and you don’t need to worry about delays.

April 2025 SNAP Payment Schedule (State by State)

Here’s a quick look at when your state will send out benefits this month:

State	SNAP Deposit Dates
Alabama	April 4–23
Alaska	April 1
Arizona	April 1–13
Arkansas	April 4–13
California	April 1–10
Colorado	April 1–10
Connecticut	April 1–3
Delaware	April 2–23
D.C. (Washington)	April 1–10
Florida	April 1–28
Georgia	April 5–23
Guam	April 1–10
Hawaii	April 3–5
Idaho	April 1–10
Illinois	April 1–10
Indiana	April 5–23
Iowa	April 1–10
Kansas	April 1–10
Kentucky	April 1–19
Louisiana	April 1–23
Maine	April 10–14
Maryland	April 4–23
Massachusetts	April 1–14
Michigan	April 3–21
Minnesota	April 4–13
Mississippi	April 4–21
Missouri	April 1–22
Montana	April 2–6
Nebraska	April 1–5
Nevada	April 1–10
New Hampshire	April 5
New Jersey	April 1–5
New Mexico	April 1–20
New York	April 1–9
North Carolina	April 3–21
North Dakota	April 1
Ohio	April 2–20
Oklahoma	April 1–10
Oregon	April 1–9
Pennsylvania	April 3–14
Puerto Rico	April 4–22
Rhode Island	April 1
South Carolina	April 1–10
South Dakota	April 10
Tennessee	April 1–20
Texas	April 1–28
Utah	April 5, 11, 15
Vermont	April 1
Virgin Islands	April 1
Virginia	April 1–7
Washington State	April 1–20
West Virginia	April 1–9
Wisconsin	April 1–15
Wyoming	April 1–4

Still Waiting for Your SNAP Money?

If your usual day passes and you haven’t seen your deposit:

Double-check the schedule above — maybe your date shifted slightly.
Log in to your state’s SNAP or EBT website — sometimes updates are posted there.
Or just give your local office a quick call to make sure everything’s okay.

Are My April Benefits Safe?

Yes — you’re all set! The USDA has confirmed that April 2025 SNAP benefits will go out as usual. Even if there’s political talk in D.C. about budgets or cuts, there’s no change or delay for April.

Of course, things can always change later, so it’s a good idea to keep an eye on updates from your state SNAP office.

Quick Tips to Make Life Easier

Set a calendar reminder so you know exactly when to expect your deposit.
If you recently moved, make sure your address is up to date with your SNAP caseworker.
Remember that deposits usually show up after midnight, but it can depend on your bank or EBT system.