🔮 Friday the 13th Countdown
November 13, 2026
About Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in Western superstition. The fear of Friday the 13th is known as friggatriskaidekaphobia (from Frigg, the Norse goddess after whom Friday is named) or paraskevidekatriaphobia (from Greek). Every year has at least one Friday the 13th and at most three. In 2026, Friday the 13th falls on November 13. Research has not found any increase in accidents or misfortune on these dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?
The exact origin is unclear, but it likely combines two pre-existing superstitions: the unluckiness of the number 13 (triskaidekaphobia) and the unluckiness of Fridays. Some trace it to religious tradition, with 13 people at the Last Supper and the Crucifixion occurring on a Friday.
How many Friday the 13ths are there in 2026?
In 2026, there are two Friday the 13ths: February 13 and November 13.