Melbourne Cup has already passed this year.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Key facts
- Date
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Day of the week
- Tuesday
- Where observed
- Regional (1)
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 45
- Day of year
- 308
- Local time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Currency
- AUD
Regions where observed
- Victoria
Long-weekend planner
Melbourne Cup falls on a Tuesday in 2025. 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 4, 2025 in 2025.
In 2025, 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 4, 2025 and has already passed this year.
The next Melbourne Cup in Australia is on November 3, 2026.
Other public holidays in Australia 2025
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Australia DayJan 27
- Labour DayMar 3
- Adelaide Cup DayMar 10
- Canberra DayMar 10
- Eight Hours DayMar 10
- Good FridayApr 18
- Holy Saturday (Easter Eve)Apr 19
- Easter SundayApr 20
- Easter MondayApr 21
- Anzac DayApr 25
- May DayMay 5
- Reconciliation DayJun 2
- Western Australia DayJun 2
- King's BirthdayJun 9
- Picnic DayAug 4
- Friday before AFL Grand FinalSep 26
- Christmas DayDec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 26
About these dates
The Melbourne Cup date for Australia 2025 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.australia.gov.au/public-holidays