Melbourne Cup has already passed this year.
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Key facts
- Date
- Tuesday, November 7, 2023
- Day of the week
- Tuesday
- Where observed
- Regional (1)
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 45
- Day of year
- 311
- Local time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Currency
- AUD
Regions where observed
- Victoria
Long-weekend planner
Melbourne Cup falls on a Tuesday in 2023. Take the Monday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Australia, Melbourne Cup is on November 7, 2023 in 2023.
In 2023, Melbourne Cup falls on a Tuesday.
Melbourne Cup is a regional public holiday in Australia, observed in 1 region(s) rather than the whole country.
Melbourne Cup was on November 7, 2023 and has already passed this year.
The next Melbourne Cup in Australia is on November 5, 2024.
Other public holidays in Australia 2023
- New Year's DayJan 2
- Australia DayJan 26
- Labour DayMar 6
- Adelaide Cup DayMar 13
- Canberra DayMar 13
- Eight Hours DayMar 13
- Good FridayApr 7
- Holy Saturday (Easter Eve)Apr 8
- Easter SundayApr 9
- Easter MondayApr 10
- Anzac DayApr 25
- May DayMay 1
- Reconciliation DayMay 29
- Western Australia DayJun 5
- King's BirthdayJun 12
- Picnic DayAug 7
- Friday before AFL Grand FinalSep 29
- Christmas DayDec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 26
About these dates
The Melbourne Cup date for Australia 2023 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.
Official source: https://www.australia.gov.au/public-holidays