Lahore Basant Festival 2026

The Government of the Punjab has announced the festival of Basant after almost 25 years. The official dates for the Basant 2026 are 6th, 7th and 8th February 2026. Moreover Basant 2026 is allowed only in Lahore district territory. There is no other district or place in Punjab allowed to celebrate this festival.

Lahore Basant SOPs

Government of the Punjab under CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif takes this initiative to provide the pleasure to the people of Punjab. According to Punjab Government officials, initially the festival is permitted in Lahore only.

Kites and Thread

This time the government has taken the decision to handle all the matters and goods pertaining to Basant itself. It is because, the festival is dangerous with context to the dangerous thread that is used by many Kite lovers which is not allowed in this Basant Festival 2026.

In this context, Punjab Government has allowed only verified and registered vendors to prepare the Kite and Thread (Guddi or Dor).

Why Basant was Banned in Pakistan

The famous and favourite festivals of Pakistanis and especially of Lahoris was banned almost 25 years before. The decision was taken because the thread used Kite Flying was very dangerous especially for the motor bikers. Scores of people lost their lives due to the dangerous thread used in kite flying. Hence, the government banned this Kite flying in all Punjab.

Many people cut their throat in Basant festivals as well as in the following days if festivals. Therefore, the Punjab Government banned this Kite flying and dubbed it the criminal activity. Thousands of people have been arrested around the Punjab due to Kite Flying especially the teenagers.

Basant Festival SOPs 2026

The Government of Punjab has issued SOPs for the Basant Festival 2026.

Furst of all, this time only government designated vendors can manufacture the Kite and Thread for kite flying.

Secondly, unlike the manufacturer, any vendor can buy the kites and Thread from designated vendors and can sell the kites and threads.

Thirdly, there will be a bar-code on every kite as well as thread. This activity is done to avoid the manufacturing of banned kites and Thread from unauthorized dealers. Moreover, this practice will also enhance the government revenue.

Best Places/Roof Tops in Lahore for Kite Flying

There are number of places and roof tops in Lahore that are best for kite flying festivals in 2026. These places are high in altitude and best according to the location. Because Punjab Government has issued a notification and banned kites flying in areas surrounding airports and other strategic locations.