For Varshitap, the spiritually fixed points are the tithis (lunar days), not the English dates. For the year that falls in 2026–27, the commonly followed pattern (Śvetāmbara tradition) is:

• Varshitap Ārambh (Start):

Chaitra Shukla Ashtamī (8th day of bright half of Chaitra) – in 2026 this falls around early March 2026 (many Jain pañchāngs show 9 March 2026, Friday). ( jaindharmonline.com)

• Varshitap Pārṇā (End):

Vaiśākh Shukla Tritīyā – Akṣaya Tritīyā. In 2026 different Hindu/Jain pañchāngs place Akṣaya Tritīyā on 18–20 April 2026 (Wednesday/Monday), depending on calculation and region. ( csb.bank.in)

Because of this difference between regional pañchāngs, a single fixed “English-date calendar” for all places is not reliable. For Varshitap, you should always:

1. Fix the two tithis in your mind:

- Start: Chaitra Shukla 8 - Pārṇā: Vaiśākh Shukla 3 (Akṣaya Tritīyā)

1. Take the detailed day‑by‑day calendar (upavās / ekāsan / bēsaan, etc.)

from: - Your local Jain pañchāng (temple/sangh), or - A trusted Jain Panchang app that is set to your city.

The tithi pattern of Varshitap remains the same every year; only the matching English dates change by location and pañchāng method. So for 2026–27, once you get your local pañchāng:

• Mark Chaitra Shukla 8, 2026 as Day 1 (start).
• Mark Vaiśākh Shukla 3, 2026 as Pārṇā day.
• Follow the alternating Varshitap routine as guided by your guru / local Jain upādhyāy.

You can also see the brief explanation about 2026 Varshitap start/end on JainKnowledge here: