Friday the 13th

When is the next Friday the 13th?

The next Friday the 13th will occur in in 286 days

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Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?

The precise origin of the superstition surrounding this day is unknown.

The oldest evidence of Friday the 13th being considered unlucky dates back to the 19th century, but individually Friday and the number 13 have been associated with bad luck way before that.

How often is it Friday the 13th?

Friday the 13th occurs at least once every year. On average there are 212 days between each occurrence. The longest time between two consecutive occurrences is 14 months.

Don’t worry

Everything will be fine … if you are lucky!