88 days until Melbourne Cup.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Day of the week
- Tuesday
- Where observed
- Regional (1)
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 45
- Day of year
- 307
- Local time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Currency
- AUD
Regions where observed
- Victoria
Long-weekend planner
Melbourne Cup falls on a Tuesday in 2026. 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 3, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, 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.
There are 88 days until Melbourne Cup on November 3, 2026.
Other public holidays in Australia 2026
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Australia DayJan 26
- Labour DayMar 2
- Adelaide Cup DayMar 9
- Canberra DayMar 9
- Eight Hours DayMar 9
- Good FridayApr 3
- Holy Saturday (Easter Eve)Apr 4
- Easter SundayApr 5
- Easter MondayApr 6
- Anzac DayApr 25
- May DayMay 4
- Reconciliation DayJun 1
- Western Australia DayJun 1
- King's BirthdayJun 8
- Picnic DayAug 3
- Friday before AFL Grand FinalSep 25
- Christmas DayDec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 28
About these dates
The Melbourne Cup date for Australia 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.australia.gov.au/public-holidays