What's Open! Melbourne Cup Day 2026
This year, the Melbourne Cup Day (public holiday) falls on Tuesday 3 November 2026.
Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday in Victoria only (not interstate). Many Melburnian's take Monday off work turning the weekend into a 4 day holiday.
Unlike some other public holidays, pretty much everything is open on Melbourne Cup Day except with shorter trading hours.
Open Melbourne Cup Day
❊ When ❊
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Address: Melbourne
Check out latest films, Hollywood blockbusters and independent films
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Address: Birrarung Marr, Melbourne 3000
Birrarung Marr is located on the north side of the Yarra River to the east of Federation Square
From Princes Bridge, the park incorporates three terraces of contrasting grass an.. Show More..
Address: Carlton Gardens, Carlton 3053
Designed for the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880, the Royal Exhibition Building and surrounding Carlton Gardens are World Heritage listed.
The Gardens slope gently do.. Show More..
Address: 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank 3006
There is always something happening at Crown from live entertainment to themed displays and riverside festivals, Crown truly is A World of Entertainment.
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Address: Corner Swanston Street and Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000
Fed Square is Melbourne's favourite meeting place as well as a unique cultural precinct which brings together a creative mix of attractions, museums and galleries with its many res.. Show More..
Address: Wellington Parade, East Melbourne 3002
Fitzroy Gardens was named after Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, Governor of New South Wales and Governor-General of the Australian Colonies.
The gardens have a long history of ov.. Show More..
Address: Badger Creek Road,, Healesville 3777
Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary, just one hour from Melbourne in the stunning Yarra Valley wine region.
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Address: Elliott Avenue, Parkville 3052
Over 250 species from around the world can be found in the beautifully landscaped settings of Melbourne Zoo, just five minutes from the city centre.
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Address: Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra 3141
The Royal Botanic Gardens have become world-famous for their spectacular vistas across sweeping lawns and lakes.
Every visitor will enjoy a walk around the Ornamental Lake with.. Show More..
Address: Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, Corner Flinders Street and Kings Way, Melbourne 3000
Melbourne Aquarium features 12 amazing zones of discovery, including interactive animal encounters and iconic state of the art displays.
Home to thousands of aquatic animals, th.. Show More..
Address: K Road, Werribee 3030
Why travel thousands of kilometres when a taste of African adventure is available just 30 minutes from Melbourne's city centre, at Werribee Open Range Zoo?
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