Melbourne Cup 2026
3 November 2026 · Tuesday
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- Applies in:
- state/territory (Victoria)
A public holiday across metropolitan Melbourne; many regional areas hold a local event day on a different date instead.
Dates in other years
- Melbourne Cup 20254 November 2025
- Melbourne Cup 20263 November 2026
- Melbourne Cup 20272 November 2027
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Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: 17 June 2026
- When is Melbourne Cup 2026?
- In 2026, Melbourne Cup falls on 3 November 2026 (Tuesday).
- Does the date of Melbourne Cup change each year?
- No. Melbourne Cup falls on the same date every year.