Friday the 13th Returns With 3 Dates in 2026—Curse or Celebration?
Three times in one year, the calendar will land on a date that has unsettled people for centuries. Friday the 13th is back in 2026 and not just once, but three separate times — in February, March and November.
The first arrives on February 13, right before Valentine’s Day. That timing alone has sparked conversation. Is it unlucky in love, or just another Friday with a spooky reputation?
The fear surrounding this date runs deep. In Western cultures, the number 13 has long carried a shadow. Some trace it to Christian tradition, pointing to the Last Supper, where Judas is often described as the 13th guest. Others look to Norse mythology, where Loki’s arrival as the 13th figure at a feast led to chaos and tragedy. Over time, folklore blended with religion and the superstition stuck.
There is even a name for the fear of the number 13 — triskaidekaphobia. And when it is tied specifically to this date, it becomes paraskevidekatriaphobia. For some, that fear is very real. Studies have suggested that a significant number of people alter their behavior on Friday the 13th. Flights are postponed. Big decisions are delayed. Some simply choose to stay home.
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But for many others, this day has evolved into something far less ominous and far more festive.
Tattoo shops across the country prepare for massive crowds. The tradition of $13 “flash tattoos” has turned the date into a celebration for ink lovers. Small, pre-designed tattoos — often featuring the number 13 — are offered at steep discounts. What began as a niche event in the 1990s has grown into a cultural ritual.
Horror fans also embrace the mood. The classic slasher film Friday the 13th and its sequels see a surge in streams. Others lean into lighter fun, hosting themed parties or testing harmless superstitions, like knocking on wood or tossing salt over a shoulder.
Even businesses are flipping the script. This year, Krispy Kreme is offering thousands of free doughnut coupons, turning so-called bad luck into sweet opportunity.
So what does this really tell us?
It shows how myths endure, but also how culture reshapes them. A day once feared has become, for many, a reason to gather, celebrate and even challenge superstition itself.
Whether you choose caution or celebration, Friday the 13th continues to fascinate because it taps into something timeless — our relationship with luck, belief and the unknown.
Stay with us as we continue to follow the stories behind the superstitions and the traditions that turn fear into festivity.
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