Friday the 13th in 2025: One Chance for "Bad Luck" This Year
So, here we are, talking about a date that somehow manages to send chills down some people’s spines— Friday the 13th . Whether you're superstitious or just mildly curious, this infamous day always seems to spark conversation, and guess what? In 2025, we only get one of them. Yep, just a single Friday the 13th this year, and it's happening in June .
Now, that might feel like a small win for the cautious among us. After all, in some years, the calendar lines up just right—or wrong—and we get hit with up to three Friday the 13ths. For instance, next year, 2026, will have three: in February, March, and November. That’s a lot of "bad luck" packed into one year if you believe in that sort of thing.
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So, where did all this superstition come from? The story goes way back, with roots in religion and folklore. The number 13 on its own has long been viewed as unlucky, and when you throw in Friday , which has historically been considered a day of misfortune—especially in Christian tradition—you get a combination that feels cursed to some. The Last Supper is often cited as a source: 13 people at the table, including Judas , who betrayed Jesus, followed by the crucifixion on what we now call Good Friday . That mix is what gives us the superstitious dread surrounding Friday the 13th.
Throughout history, this date has also coincided with tragic events, only adding fuel to the fire. In 1972 , a plane carrying a rugby team crashed in the Andes on Friday the 13th, leading to one of the most remarkable survival stories ever. In 2012 , the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster struck on the same day, claiming 32 lives. Even the stock market hasn’t been spared—remember Black Friday , October 13, 1989? A financial panic that cost investors millions.
Despite all that, the belief in Friday the 13th being unlucky is fading for many. Experts see it more as an example of magical thinking —the human habit of connecting unrelated events with cause-and-effect logic. It’s the brain’s way of giving meaning to chaos, or maybe just trying to feel a little more in control.
Still, surveys show a good chunk of people—especially in places like New York—take this date seriously. Some avoid flights, cancel dates, or even postpone major life decisions. The fear is real, and there’s even a term for it: triskaidekaphobia , the fear of the number 13.
But here’s the thing. Whether you’re lighting candles, tossing salt over your shoulder, or laughing it all off, there’s only one Friday the 13th in 2025. So mark your calendar, keep your head up, and maybe just don’t schedule anything too risky on June 13 . Or do. Who knows—maybe your luck will surprise you.
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