There's only one Friday the 13th in 2025. That's good news for people who think it's bad luck. Why the fear? What to know about history, superstitions

Friday 13th is considered to be the unluckiest day on the calendar - but many people have no idea how it became such a dreaded date and about the 'cursed' events that have happened in the past on this

It's Friday the 13th, a day considered unlucky in Western culture. People believe bad things can happen on this day due to a long-standing superstition. While there are no details about the origin of this superstition, the combination of the number 13 and Friday has a history of bad luck.