Summer EBT 2026 payment dates checked beside a household grocery calendar

Summer EBT 2026 Payment Dates

There is no single national date. Your state sets the schedule.

What To Expect

The standard benefit is $120 for each eligible school age child.

Check Your State

Deadlines and card rules vary. Use the official state page before reporting a missing benefit.

Read the full guide

Use Official Sources

Start with the federal Summer EBT page and then follow your local agency instructions.

Official Summer EBT source