Charity lottery draws closing in August 2026
Last updated 22 September 2026 (AEST) · 7 draws · Method: close dates read from each operator's own draw page on our last sync, grouped by AEST calendar month.
7 draws close in August 2026 across 6 operators. Each lottery only publishes its own diary, so this is the one place the whole month sits in a single list, sorted by close date.
Closing dates are the operator's published cut-off in AEST. Draws that sell out early close sooner than the printed date, which is why the sell-out speed index is worth a look before you leave a purchase to the last week.
How to use this page
Read down the list from the top — the first row closes soonest. Click a draw name to open our full page for it, then use the operator's own site to buy.
| ClosesOperator's published cut-off (AEST) | Draw | Operator | Prize valueTotal published package | Ticket from | OddsOnly when the operator publishes a ticket cap | Drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2026 | Win $3.4M Yourtown Draw 558 — Caloundra, QLD prize home | Yourtown | $3.4M | — | Not published | 6 August 2026 |
| 5 August 2026 | Win $3.4M Yourtown Prestige Cars Draw 558 — prestige car lottery | Yourtown Prestige Cars | $3.4M | — | 1 in 130K | 7 August 2026 |
| 5 August 2026 | Win Yourtown Prestige Cars Draw 1157 — prestige car lottery | Yourtown Prestige Cars | — | — | 1 in 130K | 7 August 2026 |
| 11 August 2026 | Win $15.5M Dream Home Art Union — Winner Stories — Australian prize home | Dream Home Art Union — Winner Stories | $15.5M | — | Not published | 11 August 2026 |
| 13 August 2026 | Win $3.7M Endeavour Lotteries — Draw 468 — QLD prize home | Endeavour Lotteries | $3.7M | $10.00 | Not published | 20 August 2026 |
| 14 August 2026 | Win $14.4M Dream Home Draw 433 — Coolangatta, QLD prize home | Dream Home Art Union (RSL Art Union) | $14.4M | $5.00 | Not published | 19 August 2026 |
| 20 August 2026 | Win a $5.7M Gold Coast Hinterland Mater Prize Home Package | Mater Lotteries | $5.7M | $2.00 | Not published | 26 August 2026 |
What these numbers mean
A close date is the last moment tickets can be bought, not the date the winner is drawn. The draw date column shows when the result is announced, which is usually one to three weeks later.
Questions people ask
How many lottery draws close in August 2026?
7 draws are recorded closing in August 2026 across 6 Australian operators. Figures come from each operator's own published draw pages, recorded at the time we last fetched them. Charity lotteries are games of chance regulated under state gaming licences. Always confirm the price, close time and terms on the operator's official site before you buy.
Can a draw close before the date shown?
Yes. Most operators close a draw the moment the ticket pool sells out, which can be days or weeks before the printed close date. The close date shown here is the latest possible cut-off, not a guarantee tickets will still be available.
Is the close date the same as the draw date?
No. The close date is when ticket sales stop. The draw date, in the last column, is when the winning ticket is drawn and the winner announced — typically one to three weeks after close.