Melbourne Cup is a public holiday that is celebrated every year in Victoria. The day is celebrated on the first Tuesday in November. This year that is November 5. As this is a public holiday, expect most stores, banks and services to be closed or have reduced opening hours.
Facts and figures
We have gathered some facts, stats, and numbers for you:
Melbourne Cup is not a holiday with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies depending on a rule. The rule for Melbourne Cup is that the day is observed on the first Tuesday of November. This, in turn, means that the date for this day can vary between November 1 and November 7. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.
