Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Fear of Friday the 13th: The fear of Friday the 13th is called "paraskevidekatriaphobia" (a combination of "Paraskevi," Greek for Friday, and "dekatria," meaning 13) or "friggatriskaidekaphobia." Many people avoid making major decisions, traveling, or even leaving their homes on this day due to superstitious beliefs.
Fear of Friday the 13th: The fear of Friday the 13th is called "paraskevidekatriaphobia" (a combination of "Paraskevi," Greek for Friday, and "dekatria," meaning 13) or "friggatriskaidekaphobia." Many people avoid making major decisions, traveling, or even leaving their homes on this day due to superstitious beliefs.
