Overview
- March 13 marks the second Friday the 13th of 2026, with the final occurrence on November 13.
- 2026 is a non-leap year that began on a Thursday, creating the maximum three occurrences; the last such year was 2015 and the next will be 2037.
- Calendar math shows at least one Friday the 13th happens every year, and the 13th falls on a Friday more often than on any other weekday.
- Commonly cited origins include the Last Supper association with Judas, the mass arrest of the Knights Templar on October 13, 1307, and a Norse tale of Loki as the 13th guest.
- Beliefs vary across cultures, and today the date is often marked by tattoo specials and other promotions, with many experts calling the superstition a social construct.