Basant Festival 2026 Pakistan

The highly anticipated and historic Basant Festival, a centuries-old tradition renowned for its vibrant display of colors, celebration of spring, and exhilarating kite-flying, is officially set to make its triumphant return to Lahore.

Following a landmark decision by Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the announcement heralds the return of a tradition rooted in history and admired worldwide, signifying that Lahore's skies will once again 'speak in color.'

Crucially, the government has placed public safety at the forefront. The festival will be "completely safe, regulated, and strictly monitored" under the new Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance, 2025.

Celebrate the revival of Punjab's most vibrant spring festival under a safe, regulated framework initiated by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif.