Lahore is set to enjoy a long weekend during the Basant Festival, which will be celebrated from February 6 to February 8, 2026, according to a report by 24NewsHD TV. The Punjab government is considering declaring Friday (February 6) as a public holiday, while Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday are already scheduled holidays.
If Friday is officially declared a holiday, Lahore will observe four consecutive holidays, allowing residents to fully participate in Basant celebrations. The move aims to make the festival historic, well-organized, and secure, with authorities expecting reduced traffic and fewer motorcycles on the roads.
Basant Festival Returns to Lahore After 18 Years
Basant is making a historic comeback in Lahore after 18 years, following the passage of the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Bill, 2025, which was approved by the Punjab Assembly on December 24, 2025. The new law provides a legal framework to regulate kite flying and ensure public safety during the festival.
The Punjab government has emphasized that the Basant Festival 2026 will be celebrated in a peaceful, disciplined, secure, and family-friendly manner, with strict enforcement of safety regulations.
Major Roads & Areas to Be Decorated for Basant
To enhance the festive atmosphere, the Punjab government has decided to decorate 23 major roads and locations across Lahore. These include:
- Main Boulevard Gulberg
- Noor Jahan Road
- Main Market
- Mehmood Kasuri Road
- Jail Road
- MM Alam Road
- Khayaban-e-Firdousi
- Khayaban-e-Jinnah
- Shahrah-e-Tijarat
- Shadman Market
- Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam
- North Lahore
- Circular Garden
- Azadi Chowk
- Niazi Interchange
- Paine Avenue
- Ravi Toll Plaza
- GT Road
- M-2
- Shahdara Flyover
- Ferozepur Road
These areas will be illuminate and decorated according to a special Basant theme.
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Security & Traffic Management Plan
Authorities have assured citizens that strict security arrangements will be in place to ensure a safe celebration. Traffic flow will be managed carefully, with efforts to limit unnecessary motorcycle movement and maintain order throughout the city.
