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Days until Melbourne Cup
First Tuesday in November
Tuesday 3 November 2026
When is Melbourne Cup?
The Melbourne Cup runs on the first Tuesday in November at Flemington. It’s a public holiday in Victoria; the race starts at 3pm Melbourne time.
- Tuesday 3 November 2026
- Tuesday 2 November 2027
- Tuesday 7 November 2028
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