Australian lottery draw dates: when does each game draw?
Powerball draws every Thursday. Saturday Lotto draws every Saturday. Oz Lotto draws every Tuesday. Weekday Windfall draws every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Set for Life draws every single day. Here is the full draw schedule for all five major Australian lottery games, including draw times, ticket cutoffs, and jackpot starting amounts.
Draw schedule at a glance
| Game | Draw day |
|---|---|
| Saturday Lotto | Every Saturday |
| Powerball | Every Thursday |
| Oz Lotto | Every Tuesday |
| Weekday Windfall | Monday, Wednesday and Friday |
| Set for Life | Every day (Monday to Sunday) |
Draw times are approximate. Ticket sale cutoffs are typically 30–60 minutes before the draw. Times are AEST all year round; add one hour in states on daylight saving time.
Per-game draw details
Saturday Lotto
WeeklySuperdraws run every 5–6 weeks at ~$20M. The annual Megadraw runs in late December at ~$30M.
Powerball
WeeklyIf no one wins Division 1, the jackpot rolls over and grows. It can exceed $100M after several rollovers.
Oz Lotto
WeeklyOz Lotto has reached over $100M in a single draw. Division 1 starts at 2 million and rolls until won.
Weekday Windfall
Three times a weekThree draws per week. Division 1 pays $1 million to each winner for up to 6 winners, and does not roll over.
Set for Life
Daily (365 days/year)The only major Australian lottery that draws every single day of the year, including Christmas Day and public holidays.
Special draw events
Several games run boosted prize events throughout the year. These replace the normal draw for that week: the draw day and game format stay the same, but the prize pool is significantly larger and ticket sales are much higher.
Frequently asked questions
What day does Powerball draw in Australia?
Australian Powerball draws every Thursday evening, typically at around 8:30 pm AEST. Ticket sales usually close around 7:30 pm on draw night. The draw takes place in Queensland.
What day does Saturday Lotto draw?
Saturday Lotto draws every Saturday evening. On Superdraw weeks (roughly every 5–6 weeks) the Division 1 prize pool is boosted to around $20 million. The annual Megadraw in late December has a prize pool of around $30 million.
What day does Oz Lotto draw?
Oz Lotto draws every Tuesday evening, around 8:30 pm AEST. The jackpot starts at $2 million and rolls until won, and has reached over $100 million in a single draw.
How many Australian lottery draws are there per week?
There are 13 scheduled draws per week across the five main games: Saturday Lotto (1), Powerball (1), Oz Lotto (1), Weekday Windfall (3, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday) and Set for Life (7, one every day).
Is there a lotto draw on public holidays?
Set for Life draws every day of the year including public holidays. Weekday Windfall draws every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, which includes most public holidays falling on those days. Saturday Lotto and Powerball have held special draws on some public holidays. Check with the official operator around major holidays.
What time do ticket sales close for lotto draws?
For Saturday Lotto, Powerball, Oz Lotto and Weekday Windfall, ticket sales close at 7:30 pm AEST on draw night (8:30 pm in states on daylight saving time). Set for Life closes later in the evening. Times vary slightly by state and retailer.
Does Powerball draw on Christmas Eve?
Yes. Powerball draws every Thursday without exception. In 2026, Christmas Eve (24 December) falls on a Thursday, so there is a Powerball draw that night.
Draw times and cutoffs are indicative and may vary by state and retailer. For entertainment purposes only. Play responsibly. 18+. Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858.