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Friday the 13th is Friday, November 13, 2026
When Is Friday the 13th 2026?
Friday the 13th 2026 is on Friday, November 13, 2026. Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in Western superstition. It occurs when the 13th day of a month falls on a Friday.
Friday the 13th Dates for the Next 10 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | Friday |
| 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Friday |
| 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Friday |
| 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Friday |
| 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Friday |
| 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | Friday |
| 2027 | Aug 13, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | Oct 13, 2028 | Friday |
| 2029 | Apr 13, 2029 | Friday |
| 2029 | Jul 13, 2029 | Friday |
| 2030 | Sep 13, 2030 | Friday |
| 2030 | Dec 13, 2030 | Friday |
| 2031 | Jun 13, 2031 | Friday |
| 2032 | Feb 13, 2032 | Friday |
| 2032 | Aug 13, 2032 | Friday |
| 2033 | May 13, 2033 | Friday |
| 2034 | Jan 13, 2034 | Friday |
| 2034 | Oct 13, 2034 | Friday |
| 2035 | Apr 13, 2035 | Friday |
| 2035 | Jul 13, 2035 | Friday |
| 2036 | Jun 13, 2036 | Friday |
About Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in Western superstition. It occurs when the 13th day of a month falls on a Friday. The day has inspired horror movies, superstitions, and cultural fascination for centuries.
History & Origins of Friday the 13th
The superstition surrounding Friday the 13th is a relatively modern phenomenon, with no written evidence of it before the 19th century. The fear combines two older superstitions: that Friday is an unlucky day (rooted in Christian tradition — Jesus was crucified on a Friday) and that 13 is an unlucky number (12 is considered "complete" — 12 months, 12 apostles, 12 zodiac signs). The combination gained cultural prominence through Thomas Lawson's 1907 novel "Friday, the Thirteenth," about a Wall Street crash. The fear of Friday the 13th is called "paraskevidekatriaphobia." The date occurs at least once every year and can occur up to three times.
Traditions & How to Celebrate Friday the 13th
- Avoiding black cats, walking under ladders, and breaking mirrors
- Watching Friday the 13th horror movies and hosting horror movie marathons
- Tattoo shops offering $13 tattoos and Friday the 13th specials
- Haunted house events and spooky-themed activities
- Joking about bad luck and sharing superstition stories
- Some people avoid travel, signing contracts, or starting new ventures
- Horror-themed bar crawls and costume events
- Testing superstitions by deliberately tempting fate
Fun Facts About Friday the 13th
An estimated 17–21 million Americans have a fear of Friday the 13th.
Friday the 13th can occur up to three times in a single year; any month that starts on a Sunday will have a Friday the 13th.
The Friday the 13th film franchise has grossed nearly $500 million worldwide.
Many buildings skip the 13th floor in their numbering due to triskaidekaphobia (fear of the number 13).
Airlines have reported that ticket prices are often cheaper on Friday the 13th due to lower demand.
Italy considers Friday the 17th (not the 13th) to be unlucky, while in Spanish-speaking countries, Tuesday the 13th is the unlucky day.