823 days until Melbourne Cup.
Tuesday, November 7, 2028
Key facts
- Date
- Tuesday, November 7, 2028
- Day of the week
- Tuesday
- Where observed
- Regional (1)
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 45
- Day of year
- 312
- Local time zone
- Australia/Sydney
- Currency
- AUD
Regions where observed
- Victoria
Long-weekend planner
Melbourne Cup falls on a Tuesday in 2028. 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, 2028 in 2028.
In 2028, 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 823 days until Melbourne Cup on November 7, 2028.
Other public holidays in Australia 2028
- New Year's DayJan 3
- Australia DayJan 26
- Labour DayMar 6
- Adelaide Cup DayMar 13
- Canberra DayMar 13
- Eight Hours DayMar 13
- Good FridayApr 14
- Holy Saturday (Easter Eve)Apr 15
- Easter SundayApr 16
- Easter MondayApr 17
- Anzac DayApr 25
- May DayMay 1
- Reconciliation DayMay 29
- Western Australia DayJun 5
- King's BirthdayJun 12
- Picnic DayAug 7
- Friday before AFL Grand Final (Tentative Date)Sep 29
- Christmas DayDec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 26
About these dates
The Melbourne Cup date for Australia 2028 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.australia.gov.au/public-holidays