Melbourne Cup long weekend
Melbourne Cup Long Weekend 2026 Closure Dates
We're closed for the Melbourne Cup long weekend, Saturday 31 October to Tuesday 3 November 2026. You can still order online, but nothing will be sent or ready for Click & Collect until we're back.
Need something before then? Get your order in before the long weekend.
Closed31 Oct to 3 NovSaturday to Melbourne Cup Tuesday
Back openWed 4 Nov, 9amExpress and Click & Collect first
Click & Collect cut-off4pm Fri 30 OctTo have it ready before we close
How your order is affected
Ordering during the closure? Here's when each delivery option gets moving again.
Delivery methodStatusWhen
AUS Post ExpressSent firstWednesday 4 NOV. Prioritised on the 4th of NOV.
AUS Post RegularDelayedWednesday 4 NOV
Couriers PleaseDelayedWednesday 4 NOV
StarTrackDelayedWednesday 4 NOV
Team Global ExpressDelayedWednesday 4 NOV
Click & CollectUnavailablefrom 31st of OCT to 3rd of NOV. Prioritised on the 4th of NOV.
Good to know
Express and Click & Collect go first
When we reopen at 9am Wednesday 4 November, express orders and Click & Collect orders are packed first. Regular post starts going out later that day.
Need it for the long weekend?
Place Click & Collect orders before 4pm Friday 30 October. After that we might not be able to get your order ready before we close.
Questions about your order?Send us a message and we'll get back to you when we're back on Wednesday.
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