Melbourne Cup Day 2028
The race that stops the nation is a public holiday in metropolitan Melbourne on the first Tuesday in November; many regional Victorian councils take their local show day instead.
In 2028, Melbourne Cup Day falls on Tue 7 Nov in VIC.
Date
Tue 7 Nov 2028
Public holiday in
VIC only
Melbourne Cup Day 2028: dates by state
- Melbourne Cup Day regionalVICMelbourne metro; some regional areas hold local show days instead
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When is Melbourne Cup Day in 2028?
Melbourne Cup Day: Tue 7 Nov 2028 (VIC).
Is Melbourne Cup Day a public holiday, and where?
It is a public holiday in VIC only. The race that stops the nation is a public holiday in metropolitan Melbourne on the first Tuesday in November; many regional Victorian councils take their local show day instead.