A new survey conducted by a Memphis television station reveals that Friday the 13th is the most widely held superstition in Minnesota. The poll examined more than 200 different superstitions and identified the most common belief in each state.
Friday the 13th Leads Minnesota Superstitions
In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, the date known for bad luck outranked all other folk beliefs. The survey placed Minnesota alongside Colorado, Virginia and Tennessee as states where Friday the 13th is the top superstition.
Other states showed different favorites. Wisconsin, for example, listed the belief that “bad luck comes in threes” as its most common superstition—a view that also ranked second nationally, appearing in Vermont, South Dakota, Montana, New Hampshire and Nebraska.
National Superstition Rankings
Across the United States, the most prevalent superstition was “throwing salt over your shoulder,” which topped the list in 17 states. Additional popular beliefs identified by the poll included lucky pennies, owls, ladybugs landing on a person, rabbit’s feet and even lucky prime numbers.
Friday the 13th Calendar for the Next Few Years
The survey also highlighted the calendar schedule for upcoming Friday the 13ths. 2026 featured three occurrences—February 13, March 13 and November 13. The next Friday the 13th will arrive on November 13, 2026, and after that the date will appear only once in each of the following two years: August 13, 2027 and October 13, 2028.
Good News for Minnesotans: Top Credit Scores
In a related note, Minnesota residents enjoy the nation’s highest average credit scores, according to recent financial data. This strong financial health provides a positive counterpoint to the superstitious worries surrounding Friday the 13th.
How People Try to Ward Off Bad Luck
For those who remain uneasy about the date, the original article offered a list of ten common practices people use to protect themselves from perceived misfortune. Suggestions ranged from avoiding mirrors on the day to carrying a lucky charm.
While the superstition may cause a brief moment of hesitation, Minnesotans can take comfort in the fact that the state’s financial standing remains robust and that the next Friday the 13th will be a solitary occurrence for the next two years.
Original reporting: News Talk 1340 KROC-AM – News and Talk – Rochester News Radio — read the source article.
