Illinois SNAP deposit days by last digit of head of household ID
Newly approved cases. This is the head of household's individual identification number in the state's IES system, shown on your notices.
| Last digit of head of household ID | Day of month | November 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st | Sun, Nov 1 |
| 2 | 2nd | Mon, Nov 2 |
| 3 | 3rd | Tue, Nov 3 |
| 4 | 4th | Wed, Nov 4 |
| 5 | 5th | Thu, Nov 5 |
| 6 | 6th | Fri, Nov 6 |
| 7 | 7th | Sat, Nov 7 |
| 8 | 8th | Sun, Nov 8 |
| 9 | 9th | Mon, Nov 9 |
| 0 | 10th | Tue, Nov 10 |
Illinois SNAP calendar for 2026
The weekday your benefits load each month in 2026. Days that fall on a weekend are marked.
| head of household ID | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu 1 | Sun 1 | Sun 1 | Wed 1 | Fri 1 | Mon 1 | Wed 1 | Sat 1 | Tue 1 | Thu 1 | Sun 1 | Tue 1 |
| 2 | Fri 2 | Mon 2 | Mon 2 | Thu 2 | Sat 2 | Tue 2 | Thu 2 | Sun 2 | Wed 2 | Fri 2 | Mon 2 | Wed 2 |
| 3 | Sat 3 | Tue 3 | Tue 3 | Fri 3 | Sun 3 | Wed 3 | Fri 3 | Mon 3 | Thu 3 | Sat 3 | Tue 3 | Thu 3 |
| 4 | Sun 4 | Wed 4 | Wed 4 | Sat 4 | Mon 4 | Thu 4 | Sat 4 | Tue 4 | Fri 4 | Sun 4 | Wed 4 | Fri 4 |
| 5 | Mon 5 | Thu 5 | Thu 5 | Sun 5 | Tue 5 | Fri 5 | Sun 5 | Wed 5 | Sat 5 | Mon 5 | Thu 5 | Sat 5 |
| 6 | Tue 6 | Fri 6 | Fri 6 | Mon 6 | Wed 6 | Sat 6 | Mon 6 | Thu 6 | Sun 6 | Tue 6 | Fri 6 | Sun 6 |
| 7 | Wed 7 | Sat 7 | Sat 7 | Tue 7 | Thu 7 | Sun 7 | Tue 7 | Fri 7 | Mon 7 | Wed 7 | Sat 7 | Mon 7 |
| 8 | Thu 8 | Sun 8 | Sun 8 | Wed 8 | Fri 8 | Mon 8 | Wed 8 | Sat 8 | Tue 8 | Thu 8 | Sun 8 | Tue 8 |
| 9 | Fri 9 | Mon 9 | Mon 9 | Thu 9 | Sat 9 | Tue 9 | Thu 9 | Sun 9 | Wed 9 | Fri 9 | Mon 9 | Wed 9 |
| 0 | Sat 10 | Tue 10 | Tue 10 | Fri 10 | Sun 10 | Wed 10 | Fri 10 | Mon 10 | Thu 10 | Sat 10 | Tue 10 | Thu 10 |
How Illinois decides your SNAP date
Illinois Department of Human Services spreads SNAP deposits across the month. Your date is set by the last digit of the head of household's individual ID number, and it stays the same every month. This is the head of household's individual identification number in the state's IES system, shown on your notices.
When this table may not apply to you
Older (converted) cases keep their original availability date, which can be the 1st to 10th, 13th, 17th or 20th. It can't be worked out from a number, so check your notice or your Illinois Link account.
Do Illinois SNAP benefits arrive on weekends and holidays?
Yes. According to the state: "Benefits are available no later than 3:00 a.m. on the same date every month, including weekends and holidays." Benefits are posted by 3:00 a.m.. Unlike Social Security and SSI, SNAP benefits do not move to an earlier business day.
Illinois SNAP schedule: common questions
When will I get my Illinois SNAP benefits in November 2026?
Illinois loads benefits by the last digit of the head of household's individual ID number. For example, if yours is 5, your benefits arrive on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Every group's date is in the table on this page.
What day is Illinois SNAP deposited?
From the 1st to the 10th of every month, based on the last digit of the head of household's individual ID number. Your day stays the same each month.
Do Illinois SNAP benefits come early on weekends or holidays?
No. Benefits are available no later than 3:00 a.m. on the same date every month, including weekends and holidays.
Where do I find my head of household ID?
This is the head of household's individual identification number in the state's IES system, shown on your notices.
Does this schedule apply to everyone in Illinois?
Newly approved cases. Older (converted) cases keep their original availability date, which can be the 1st to 10th, 13th, 17th or 20th. It can't be worked out from a number, so check your notice or your Illinois Link account.
Neighboring states
Official sources
- IDHS Workers' Action Guide 22-01-01-g: Benefit Availability Date(Illinois Department of Human Services)