Why is Friday the 13th so unlucky? Here's the shocking truth about this date

Friday the 13th is widely feared as an unlucky day. This superstition has roots in religious history, particularly the Last Supper. Medieval events, like the arrest of the Knights Templar in 1307, also contributed to the fear. The irrational dread of this date even has a specific name. Believers may find 2026 particularly unsettling with three such dates.