How many days until Melbourne Cup in Australia?
17days
Tuesday, 3 November 2026That is 2 weeks and 3 days.
Melbourne Cup is a public holiday in some regions only in Australia. In 2026 it falls on a Tuesday.
Melbourne Cup dates in Australia
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, 3 November 2026 | Some regions: AU-VIC |
| Tuesday, 2 November 2027 | Some regions: AU-VIC |
Frequently asked questions
When is Melbourne Cup in Australia?
Melbourne Cup falls on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 and Tuesday, 2 November 2027.
Is Melbourne Cup a nationwide public holiday in Australia?
Melbourne Cup is a public holiday only in some regions of Australia, not in the whole country.
Does Melbourne Cup fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: Melbourne Cup falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in Australia comes after Melbourne Cup?
The next one is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026.
How many days until Melbourne Cup?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date.
More Australia holidays
- New Year's Day
- Australia Day
- Labour Day
- Canberra Day
- Adelaide Cup Day
- Eight Hours Day
- Good Friday
- Holy Saturday
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
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