When is Melbourne Cup 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Melbourne Cup 2026 is on Tue 3 Nov 2026.
- 2027Melbourne Cup 2027 is on Tue 2 Nov 2027.
It is a public holiday in Victoria only.
Melbourne Cup on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
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The best break around Melbourne Cup
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Melbourne CupBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesSat 31 Oct – Tue 3 Nov 2026Book offMon 2 Nov 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Melbourne CupBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesSat 30 Oct – Tue 2 Nov 2027Book offMon 1 Nov 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Melbourne Cup a public holiday in Australia?
Yes. Melbourne Cup is a public holiday in Victoria only.
What day is Melbourne Cup 2026?
Melbourne Cup 2026 is on Tue 3 Nov 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Melbourne Cup 2026?
Book off Mon 2 Nov 2026 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Sat 31 Oct – Tue 3 Nov 2026.
What day is Melbourne Cup 2027?
Melbourne Cup 2027 is on Tue 2 Nov 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Melbourne Cup 2027?
Book off Mon 1 Nov 2027 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Sat 30 Oct – Tue 2 Nov 2027.
Other Australia holidays
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