Melbourne Cup
November 5, Tuesday
Victoria
Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday in Victoria, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. “Cup Day,” as it’s popularly known, is the biggest horse racing event in Australia, home to more racecourses than any other country in the world.
Melbourne Cup in other years
- 2022 November 1, Tuesday
- 2023 November 7, Tuesday
- 2025 November 4, Tuesday