About Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th is considered the unluckiest day in Western superstition — a confluence of two historically inauspicious omens: the number 13 and Friday. The fear of Friday the 13th is known as paraskevidekatriaphobia. There are at least one and at most three Friday the 13ths in any calendar year.
The next Friday the 13th is on 13 November 2026 — a Friday — which is 240 days, approximately 34 weeks or 7.9 months away.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until the next Friday the 13th?
There are 240 days until the next Friday the 13th on 13 November 2026.
When is the next Friday the 13th?
The next Friday the 13th is on 13 November 2026, a Friday.
How many weeks until Friday the 13th?
There are approximately 34 weeks until Friday the 13th.
How many hours until Friday the 13th?
There are approximately 5,760 hours until Friday the 13th.
What day of the week is Friday the 13th?
The next Friday the 13th falls on a Friday, 13 November 2026.
When is the next Friday the 13th?
The next Friday the 13th is on 13 November 2026.
How many Friday the 13ths are there per year?
There is at least one and at most three Friday the 13ths in any given year.
Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?
The superstition combines two historically inauspicious omens: the number 13, considered unlucky in Western culture, and Friday, considered an unlucky day in Christian tradition.