Melbourne Cup Public Holiday 2023. Melbourne cup day is australia’s most celebrated horse racing event. 16 rows the melbourne cup day or just cup day is a local holiday in the state of victoria and in the australian capital territory that is celebrated each year on the first tuesday.

These days, the four days are derby day (saturday), cup day (tuesday), vrc oaks day (thursday) and. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check.