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Melbourne Cup in Australia

Public holiday, regional observance

Countdown

Next: November 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Melbourne Cup Dates by Year

YearDateDay
2025November 4, 2025Tuesday
2026November 3, 2026Tuesday
2027November 2, 2027Tuesday

Details

TypePublic
ScopeRegional
RegionsAU-VIC

Timezones in Australia

IANA ZoneAbbreviationUTC OffsetDST
Australia/PerthAWSTUTC+08:00No
Australia/EuclaACWSTUTC+08:45No
Australia/AdelaideACSTUTC+09:30No
Australia/DarwinACSTUTC+09:30No
Australia/BrisbaneAESTUTC+10:00No
Australia/SydneyAESTUTC+10:00No
Australia/Lord_HoweLHSTUTC+10:30No
View all timezones in Australia

Other Holidays in Australia

New Year's Day

January 1, 2026 · Public

Australia Day

January 26, 2026 · Public

Labour Day

March 2, 2026 · Public

Canberra Day

March 9, 2026 · Public

Adelaide Cup Day

March 9, 2026 · Public

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FAQ

When is Melbourne Cup in 2026?▾

Melbourne Cup falls on November 3, 2026 (Tuesday) in 2026.

Is Melbourne Cup a public holiday?▾

Melbourne Cup is a public holiday in Australia.

What timezone is Australia in?▾

Australia spans 7 timezones: Australia/Perth (UTC+08:00), Australia/Eucla (UTC+08:45), Australia/Adelaide (UTC+09:30), Australia/Darwin (UTC+09:30), Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10:00), Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00), Australia/Lord_Howe (UTC+10:30).