Regional · Australia
Melbourne Cup Day
The race that stops a nation.
When is Melbourne Cup Day?
Every first Tuesday of November.
Upcoming dates
What is Melbourne Cup Day?
Melbourne Cup Day, the first Tuesday of November, is built around the race that stops a nation. First run in 1861 at Flemington Racecourse, the Melbourne Cup is a 3,200-metre handicap and a public holiday in metropolitan Melbourne. Across Australia, offices hold sweepstakes, racegoers dress up in hats and suits, and the country pauses for about three minutes to watch the race.
How to celebrate
Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.
Hashtags
- #MelbourneCup
- #TheRaceThatStopsANation
- #Flemington
- #SpringCarnival
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