Lahore Basant 2027: Festival Set for March 12–14 Under Strict Safety Rules

Lahore is set to celebrate Basant on March 12, 13 and 14, 2027, under a proposed safety framework. The plan includes free motorcycle safety rods, rooftop safety requirements and strict penalties for kite-flying outside the permitted dates

The announcement follows a series of safety measures aimed at preventing injuries and deaths caused by dangerous kite strings. Punjab Home Secretary Dr Ahmad Javed Qazi chaired the meeting and directed departments to complete preparations before the festival.

Official rules also prohibit chemical, metal and sharp kite strings, along with aerial firing and fireworks.

Basant 2027: Motorcycle and Rooftop Safety Measures

The City Traffic Police Lahore has been directed to install safety rods free of charge on more than two million motorcycles. The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) must install protective netting on relevant electrical installations

Rooftops used for kite-flying must have boundary walls or grills at least 3.5 feet high. Building owners must complete necessary repairs by 31 December 2026. The Deputy Commissioner Lahore will inspect old buildings and prohibit kite-flying on unsafe rooftops

Building owners and event organizers will be responsible for safety arrangements. Authorities may seal buildings that violate the rules.

Kite-Flying Ban and Penalties

Kite-flying will remain banned across Punjab outside the designated festival dates. Violators face up to five years in prison and a fine of Rs. 2 million.

Manufacturing, transporting or selling kites and kite strings without government permission carries penalties of up to seven years in prison and a fine of Rs. 5 million.

The Deputy Commissioner Lahore will issue permits for authorized manufacturers, transporters and sellers. Parents, guardians and event organizers must also ensure children’s safety during the festival.