New Delhi, March 13 -- In 2025, there was just one Friday the 13th. However, the calendar in 2026 features the date three times.

The first occurred in February, falling a day before Valentine's Day. The second falls on Friday, March 13, while the third will arrive later in the year in November.

Whether someone treats the day like any other or marks the occasion - some enthusiasts even get a tattoo each time it appears - the date has long been surrounded by folklore and superstition. Here's a closer look at why the day attracts so much attention and how people tend to observe it.

According to Time and Date, the year 2026 will include three Friday the 13th dates, with the first two appearing in consecutive months.

The first fell on Frid...