Lahore will celebrate Basant on March 12, 13 and 14, 2027, with Lahore Deputy Commissioner announcing the dates for the three-day festival.
It may be recalled that Basant celebrations were restored in Punjab this year after a 25-year hiatus, with festivities held from February 6 to 8. Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari inaugurated the celebrations by flying a kite from the rooftop of Delhi Gate.
The Lahore DC said the administration was committed to ensuring the safety of citizens and maintaining law and order, adding that special arrangements would be made to make Basant a memorable event.
This year, displaying the flag or picture of any personality, country or political party on kites was also prohibited. Under the Punjab Kite Flying Act 2025, the use of metallic wire, nylon string and glass coated kite string is completely banned.
Violations can result in up to five years in prison and a fine of up to Rs2 million, while the manufacturing or sale of prohibited materials can lead to up to seven years in prison and a fine of up to Rs5 million.
Basant is a seasonal festival traditionally celebrated to bid farewell to winter. It is usually observed in February, when the weather is neither too cold nor too hot but pleasant.
New rules and regulations for Basant 2027
The Punjab government has issued new rules and regulations for kite flying during Basant 2027, with December 30, 2026, set as the deadline for compliance.
Issued on the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the regulations aim to ensure the safety of citizens and protect lives and property. Compliance has been made mandatory for all citizens, building owners and event organisers.
Under the new rules, kite flying will only be permitted on safe and structurally sound rooftops, while rooftop boundary walls must have a minimum height of 3.5 feet.
In view of children’s safety, parents and guardians have been instructed to keep children under constant supervision. Children will not be allowed to approach rooftop edges without supervision.
The government has completely prohibited running, jumping, hanging from rooftop edges and aggressively attempting to catch kites. Overcrowding on rooftops will also be prohibited.
The regulations also ban loud music, DJ systems and noise-generating equipment, while activities that cause inconvenience to neighbours will be treated as punishable offences.
All venues must have a first aid kit, while citizens have been instructed to immediately contact Rescue 1122 in case of an emergency.
The government has made it clear that building owners and event organisers will be held responsible in the event of any accident or violation and will face strict legal action.
The Chief Minister has also directed district administrations and police authorities to ensure 100 per cent implementation of the regulations.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz praised citizens for their cooperation during the previous Basant celebrations and said that a safe Basant would also be ensured in 2027. She stressed that putting human lives at risk would not be tolerated under any circumstances.
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