Melbourne Cup Day public holiday
A Victorian public holiday on the first Tuesday in November, the day of the Melbourne Cup horse race. It falls on 2 November 2027.
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OrganiserVictorian Government
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Last checked20 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday across Victoria, except in non-metropolitan council areas that have arranged a different local holiday. It is held on the first Tuesday in November.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday 3 November 2026 | Australia | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2027 | Tuesday 2 November 2027 | Australia | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Tuesday 7 November 2028 | Australia | Set by a fixed rule |
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