The entire internet was happily coloured in shades of red and pink, that was until an old folktale knocked at the door. For ages, Friday the 13th has been a ghostly spectre looming over the calendar. However, what will happen in 2026, when there are not one but three of them? Well, there are several stories and superstitions associated with the spooky date, so as we enter the first Friday the 13th of 2026, let’s take a look at the story behind it.
What is the story behind Friday the 13th?
When the world’s most romantic holiday falls a day after Friday the 13th, the buzz around the date seems inevitable. As if one thing is for sure, everyone wants to keep their loved ones safe and as far away from any illfate as possible. But do you know how a date turned into one of the most haunted days on the calendar? February 13, 2026, marks the first Friday the 13th this year. However, 2026 seems like a year of bonuses, as it has three.
