Melbourne Cup has already passed this year.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Key facts
- Date
- Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- Day of the week
- Tuesday
- Where observed
- Regional (1)
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 45
- Day of year
- 310
- Local time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Currency
- AUD
Regions where observed
- Victoria
Long-weekend planner
Melbourne Cup falls on a Tuesday in 2024. 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 5, 2024 in 2024.
In 2024, 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 5, 2024 and has already passed this year.
The next Melbourne Cup in Australia is on November 4, 2025.
Other public holidays in Australia 2024
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Australia DayJan 26
- Labour DayMar 4
- Adelaide Cup DayMar 11
- Canberra DayMar 11
- Eight Hours DayMar 11
- Good FridayMar 29
- Holy Saturday (Easter Eve)Mar 30
- Easter SundayMar 31
- Easter MondayApr 1
- Anzac DayApr 25
- May DayMay 6
- Reconciliation DayMay 27
- Western Australia DayJun 3
- King's BirthdayJun 10
- Picnic DayAug 5
- Friday before AFL Grand FinalSep 27
- Christmas DayDec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 26
About these dates
The Melbourne Cup date for Australia 2024 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.australia.gov.au/public-holidays