Friday 13th Sees Reduced Property Prices and Wedding Bookings
UKPulse Money Desk
Properties completing on Friday 13th in 2026 have sold for a median price 5.2% below the annual average, while the wedding industry reports zero bookings for the date in upcoming years.
- Properties completing on Friday 13th in 2026 sold for a median price of £275,000, 5.2% below the wider annual median of £290,000.
- The wedding industry, including venues and photographers, reports a significant drop in bookings for Friday 13th.
- Airfares on Friday 13th can be cheaper due to lower demand, with flights on Friday 13 June last year being 16% cheaper on average.
Properties completing on Friday 13th in 2026 have sold for a median price of £275,000, which is 5.2% below the wider annual median of £290,000, according to new research from Homebuyer.Agency.
The date, which occurred for the third time this year on 13 November 2026, also appears to significantly affect the wedding industry. Caroline Smyth, a photographer and celebrant, stated she has only worked one Friday 13th wedding in 14 years. Sky McGuire, a wedding and event coordinator at Burnham Beeches hotel, confirmed zero weddings are booked for a Friday 13th this year, next year, 2028, or 2029.
Conversely, those not deterred by the superstition may find cheaper airfares. Rachel Mumford, a travel expert for Kayak, noted that flights departing on Friday 13 June last year were 16% cheaper on average compared with the rest of June, offering savings of about £66.
Why this matters: The persistent superstition surrounding Friday 13th continues to influence consumer behaviour and market trends in sectors such as property, weddings, and travel.
What this means for you: If you are buying property, completing on a Friday 13th could mean a lower median sale price. If you are planning a wedding, avoiding Friday 13th may be a common preference. If you are flying, you might find cheaper airfares on this date.