A survey is currently being undertaken by the City of Greater Bendigo regarding the observance of a Public Holiday in October/November around Melbourne/Bendigo Cup - so now is your opportunity to contribute your thoughts on this matter -
Have your say on our local public holiday
The City is inviting the community to take part in a survey on the local public holiday arrangements starting from 2027.
Local governments outside Melbourne can apply to swap the Melbourne Cup Day public holiday for a different local public holiday.
In the past, Council has applied for approval to recognise Bendigo Cup Day as the local public holiday for areas west of the Campaspe River.
Community members are being asked to choose only one of the following options:
Keep Bendigo Cup Day
Change to Bendigo Show Day
Change to Melbourne Cup Day
The City’s previous approval ended on October 29, 2025. A one-year extension has been granted to allow time to ask the community which day they would prefer.
Community feedback will be shared with Councillors to help guide their decision.
