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Is there a Friday the 13th every year, how many are there in 2022 and when is the next one?

FRIDAY the 13th is TODAY and is deemed one of the unluckiest days on the calendar - at least for those who are superstitious.

If you're keen to make the most of your so-called 'lucky days,' read on to find out how many unlucky ones there are this year...

 It is deemed one of the most unluckiest days in the calendar
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It is deemed one of the most unluckiest days in the calendar

Is there a Friday the 13th every year?

Friday the 13th takes place at least once every year.

From 2015 to 2022, there are expected to be 14 Friday the 13th's.

Here is a list of previous occurrences:

  • Friday, 13 February 2015
  • Friday, 13 March 2015
  • Friday, 13 November 2015
  • Friday, 13 May 2016
  • Friday 13 January 2017
  • Friday, 13 October 2017
  • Friday, 13 April 2018
  • Friday, 13 July 2018
  • Friday, 13 September 2019
  • Friday, 13 December 2019
  • Friday, 13 March 2020
  • Friday, 13 November 2020
  • Friday, 13 August 2021

How many are there in 2022?

In 2022, there will only be one Friday the 13th.

It will fall in the month of May.

 

 Friday the 13th will land in the month of May in 2022
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Friday the 13th will land in the month of May in 2022Credit: Getty Images - Getty

When are the next ones?

Friday the 13th is TODAY.

Here's the rest of the dates over the next three years.

  • Friday, 13 January 2023
  • Friday, 13 October 2023
  • Friday, 13 September 2024
  • Friday, 13 December 2024
  • Friday, 13 June 2025
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