New Jersey EBT Deposit Dates — December 2026
New Jersey deposits SNAP benefits between the 1st and the 5th of the month — December deposits run from Tuesday, December 1, 2026 through Saturday, December 5, 2026. Your deposit day is based on the 7th digit (specific digit position) of your case number. Find your row in the table below.
Source: New Jersey Department of Human Services. Schedule verified against New Jersey Department of Human Services issuance information, July 2026.
December 2026 deposit dates for every New Jersey household
| 7th digit of your case number | Deposit date (December 2026) |
|---|---|
| 1–2 | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
| 3–4 | Wednesday, December 2, 2026 |
| 5–6 | Thursday, December 3, 2026 |
| 7–8 | Friday, December 4, 2026 |
| 9, 0 | Saturday, December 5, 2026 |
Minimum benefit of $95; Warren County residents receive on 1st regardless of case number
Dates above include weekends — EBT deposits in New Jersey are electronic and load on the same calendar day even on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Check your Families First Card balance
Call 1-800-997-3333 any time, or check your last store receipt. If your December deposit is more than one day late, contact New Jersey Department of Human Services.
Other months
Or see the full New Jersey schedule — your deposit lands on the same day every month.