Firday the 13th? Food deals, lottery chances on ‘unlucky’ date’

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• Friday, June 13, is known as Friday the 13th.
• Michigan diners can grab limited-time deals to mark the day.

Friday the 13th is here and in Michigan you can cast away bad luck and black cats with hot food and sweet treats.

Donut chain Krispy Kreme and fast-casual Mexican chain Chipotle are offering Michigan diners limited-time deals to indulge in the classic desserts and embrace tattoo culture with Mexican eats on Friday, June 13.

The Michigan Lottery says players shouldn’t be scared off by the traditionally unlucky day as several big jackpots have been claimed on the date.

Michigan Lottery players have a shot at a $264 million Mega Millions jackpot on Friday the 13th, the Lottery noted.

Here’s what to know.

What is Friday the 13th?

Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day by many, based on superstitious beliefs.

When is Friday the 13th in June 2025?

Friday the 13th is June 13, 2025. The date is the only Friday the 13th of 2025.

When is the next Friday the 13th?

The next Friday the 13th will be Feb. 13, 2026.

What deal is Krispy Kreme offering?

Stop in at your local Krispy Kreme June 13 for a sweet deal the chain hopes will ward off bad luck.

Customers who buy any dozen at regular price can get a dozen Original Glazed donuts for 13 cents.

What deal is Chipotle offering?

Chipotle is embracing tattoos on Friday the 13th, a popular day for the tattoo industry.

Tattooed customers can grab a buy-one-get-one deal June 13, at participating locations, a nod to memes noting people being “tatted like a Chipotle bag.” The deal applies to customers with permanent or temporary tattoos or drawn-on designs.

The deal will be good from 3-4 p.m. local time, offering a free item when you buy an entree of greater or equal value, excluding kids’ meals. The promotion is limited to five free items per check and valid for in-restaurant orders only.

Should I play the lottery on Friday the 13th?

The Michigan Lottery says the date had paid off big in the past.

There is a $264 million Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs Friday, and a Michigander could become the fifth Michigan Lottery player to win the game’s jackpot on what some consider to be the unluckiest of days.

The Mega Millions game has been particularly lucky for lottery players in Michigan on Friday the 13th, with four players winning the game’s jackpot on what many consider to be a cursed day. Those four jackpots totaled $171 million in winnings.

How do people mark Friday the 13th?

For those wary of bad luck on Friday the 13th, here are some common practices they may observe to avoid bad luck on the day:

• Wear clothes inside out
• Knock on wood
• Break clear, uncolored glass
• Avoid cracks in the sidewalk
• Carry an acorn in their pocket

USA TODAY contributed.

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