Melbourne Cup public holiday

Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday 5 November 2024, will be recognised by the University as a public holiday. 

Although Melbourne Cup Day is a metropolitan-based public holiday, regional campuses will also observe this holiday.   

As a result, all campuses will be closed and examinations will not be scheduled on Tuesday, 5 November.

You can view University Holidays and other important dates such as census dates in the academic calendar. Visit the what public holidays are observed by the University FAQ for more information.