How many days until Melbourne Cup Day in Australia?
There are 1 days until Melbourne Cup Day 2026 in Australia — Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, set by the rule: 1 day after the first Monday in November. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Melbourne Cup Day is a state/territory holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close and many employers follow suit. Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday across the Australian state of Victoria on the first Tuesday in November, tied to the thorouhgbred race run at Flemington since 1861. Elsewhere in Australia it is a normal workday that the whole country stops to watch.
Almost here
Melbourne Cup Day is close enough that the countdown is measured in hours rather than months. Once the date passes, this page rolls forward automatically and starts counting toward Melbourne Cup Day in the following year, so the link keeps working year after year.
Melbourne Cup Day dates by year
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Coming up after Melbourne Cup Day
- Dec 25 Days until Christmas Day 53 days away
- Dec 26 Days until Boxing Day 54 days away
- Jan 1 Days until New Year's Day 60 days away
- Jan 26 Days until Australia Day 85 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Melbourne Cup Day?
There are 1 days until Melbourne Cup Day, which falls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Melbourne Cup Day?
There are 0 weekends between now and Melbourne Cup Day on November 3 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Melbourne Cup Day a day off?
Melbourne Cup Day is a state/territory holiday, so government offices close. Private employers set their own policy.