No — but it's the weekend in VIC.
Today isn't a gazetted public holiday, though it's not a working day either. The next public holiday is on its way.
Sunday 11 October 2026
Melbourne Cup Day
Tuesday 3 November 2026
What about the other states?
Coming up in VIC
Melbourne Cup Day
Tuesday 3 November 2026
Christmas Day
Fri, 25 Dec · 75 days
Public holidays in Victoria
This page always answers for today in Victoria. When VIC has a gazetted public holiday the verdict turns to “Yes” with the holiday's name; on any other day it's “No”, followed by a live countdown to the next one.
Whether a day is a public holiday in VIC is set by VIC legislation, which is why the answer can differ from the state next door. Substitute days — when a holiday lands on a weekend — are counted and labelled here too.
Common questions
Is today a public holiday in VIC?
No. As of Sunday 11 October 2026, today is not a public holiday in VIC. The next VIC public holiday is Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday 3 November 2026.
Is Easter Saturday a public holiday in VIC?
Yes. Easter Saturday is a gazetted public holiday in VIC, alongside Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Do public holidays mean penalty rates in VIC?
Generally yes. Working a gazetted VIC public holiday usually attracts public-holiday penalty rates under your award or agreement, and many employees are entitled to the day off on full pay. Check your specific award for the exact rate.
Why is a day a public holiday in VIC but not in other states?
VIC sets its own public holidays by legislation. Nationally shared days aside, each jurisdiction picks its own — so VIC can observe a holiday on a date when the rest of the country is at work, and vice versa.
When is the next public holiday in VIC?
The next public holiday in VIC is Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, with a live countdown at the top of this page. The full list of upcoming dates is on the Victoria public holidays page.
Related tools
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Printable calendar
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Calendar subscriptions
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Daylight saving
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Working days calculator
Count business days between dates, excluding your state's public holidays.
