452 days until Melbourne Cup.
Tuesday, November 2, 2027
Key facts
- Date
- Tuesday, November 2, 2027
- Day of the week
- Tuesday
- Where observed
- Regional (1)
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 44
- Day of year
- 306
- Local time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Currency
- AUD
Regions where observed
- Victoria
Long-weekend planner
Melbourne Cup falls on a Tuesday in 2027. 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 2, 2027 in 2027.
In 2027, 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 452 days until Melbourne Cup on November 2, 2027.
Other public holidays in Australia 2027
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Australia DayJan 26
- Labour DayMar 1
- Adelaide Cup DayMar 8
- Canberra DayMar 8
- Eight Hours DayMar 8
- Good FridayMar 26
- Holy Saturday (Easter Eve)Mar 27
- Easter SundayMar 28
- Easter MondayMar 29
- Anzac DayApr 25
- May DayMay 3
- Reconciliation DayMay 31
- Western Australia DayJun 7
- King's BirthdayJun 14
- Picnic DayAug 2
- Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date)Sep 24
- Christmas DayDec 27
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 28
About these dates
The Melbourne Cup date for Australia 2027 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.australia.gov.au/public-holidays