US EditionHow Many Friday the 13ths Can We Expect in 2026?
2026 has three Friday the 13ths including consecutive February and March dates, with up to 10% of Americans fearing the day, experts say.
- Today, Friday, March 13, 2026, marks the second of three Friday the 13ths occurring this year, a frequency that happens only two out of 14 years.
- Cultural fears regarding the date stem from Christian and Norse mythology, including the Last Supper where 13 people gathered, and the 1307 arrest of the Knights Templar by King Philip IV of France.
- Fans often mark the day by watching slasher films or visiting tattoo shops, where artists traditionally offer discounted 'flash sheet' specials for as low as $13.
- While many Westerners avoid the date, international perspectives vary; Spanish-speaking countries and Greece fear Tuesday the 13th, while Italians consider Friday the 17th unlucky.
- The final Friday the 13th of 2026 will occur on November 13, completing the rare triple occurrence for this calendar cycle.
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