Melbourne Cup 2024 Public Holiday. Victoria is the only state to have the melbourne cup public holiday, which is held on the first tuesday of november. A cultural institution in australia, the melbourne cup has been run since 1861 and is considered so important it is a public holiday in its host state of victoria.

Many legendary events have occurred at this racecourse. 14 rows 1 anzac day, good friday and christmas day are restricted trading days.