Starting October 1, 2024, the USDA implemented a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for SNAP benefits, which will be applied to payments through September 2025. While the increase was more modest than anticipated, it still brings a slight bump in monthly benefits for most SNAP recipients.
Each state administers SNAP payments differently, issuing benefits according to individualized schedules, which means that November and December payment dates will vary. Below, you’ll find an organized breakdown of SNAP payment dates across states for November and December 2024.
Increase
From October 2024, SNAP recipients have been receiving the COLA increase based on the USDA’s adjustments to keep pace with inflation.
While Hawaii saw a minor reduction due to its unique cost of living, all other areas have benefited from the slight increase, which will remain steady until the next COLA update in October 2025.
November Payment Schedule
State-Specific SNAP Payment Dates
- Alabama: November 4–23
- Alaska: November 1
- Arizona: November 1–13
- Arkansas: November 4–13
- California: November 1–10
- Colorado: November 1–10
- Connecticut: November 1–3
- Delaware: November 2–23
- Florida: November 1–28
- Georgia: November 5–23
Below is a table of November payment dates for additional states:
| State | Payment Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | November 3–5 |
| Idaho | November 1–10 |
| Illinois | November 1–10 |
| Indiana | November 5–23 |
| Iowa | November 1–10 |
| Kentucky | November 1–19 |
| Louisiana | November 1–23 |
| Maine | November 10–14 |
| Massachusetts | November 1–14 |
| Michigan | November 3–21 |
| Mississippi | November 4–21 |
| Missouri | November 1–22 |
| Montana | November 2–6 |
| Nebraska | November 1–5 |
| Nevada | November 1–10 |
| New York | November 1–9 |
Territories
- Guam: November 1–10
- Puerto Rico: November 4–22
- District of Columbia: November 1–10
- U.S. Virgin Islands: November 1
December Payment Schedule
Each state and U.S. territory will follow similar issuance schedules in December, so be sure to verify your state’s specific dates.
State-Specific SNAP Payment Dates for December
- Alabama: December 4–23
- Alaska: December 1
- Arizona: December 1–13
- Arkansas: December 4–13
- California: December 1–10
- Colorado: December 1–10
- Connecticut: December 1–3
- Delaware: December 2–23
- Florida: December 1–28
- Georgia: December 5–23
Below is a table showing December dates for other states:
| State | Payment Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | December 3–5 |
| Idaho | December 1–10 |
| Illinois | December 1–10 |
| Indiana | December 5–23 |
| Iowa | December 1–10 |
| Kentucky | December 1–19 |
| Louisiana | December 1–23 |
| Maine | December 10–14 |
| Massachusetts | December 1–14 |
| Michigan | December 3–21 |
| Mississippi | December 4–21 |
| Missouri | December 1–22 |
| Montana | December 2–6 |
| Nebraska | December 1–5 |
| Nevada | December 1–10 |
| New York | December 1–9 |
Territories
- Guam: December 1–10
- Puerto Rico: December 4–22
- District of Columbia: December 1–10
- U.S. Virgin Islands: December 1
Throughout November and December, SNAP recipients will notice the COLA increase on their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, helping with holiday expenses.
However, it’s always advisable to confirm exact payment dates, as specific issuances can vary slightly based on state processing schedules.
