In 2026, Varshitap (Varshi‑tap) starts on:

> Chaitra Shukla Ashtami > (8th day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra, Jain lunisolar calendar)

and the parna (ending) will be on:

> Vaishakh Shukla Tritiya (Akshaya Tritiya)

Akshay Tritiya in 2026 falls in April 2026, but the exact English dates for Chaitra Shukla Ashtami and Vaishakh Shukla Tritiya can change slightly depending on your local Jain Panchang and time zone. So, for the correct start date in your city, please check a reliable Jain Panchang / Jain calendar for 2026 or ask at your local derasar.

You can read a brief explanation here