The Punjab government is considering a shorter Basant festival in March 2027. The proposed celebrations may last for three days instead of the previously planned 10 days.

Government sources said consultations on the revised schedule have been completed. An official announcement could be made soon, but the Punjab government has not yet confirmed the new dates.

The latest proposal would bring Basant back to March. This would place the festival shortly after Ramadan. The proposal is different from the earlier plan for celebrations from January 29 to February 7. The previous schedule was planned for 10 days. Authorities are now considering a much shorter format for the festival. If approved, the celebrations would be limited to just three days.

Basant 2027 has already gone through several schedule changes. The festival was initially expected to take place in March before the proposed dates were shifted to January and February. The latest discussions indicate that March could once again become the preferred month. However, the final decision will depend on an official announcement from the Punjab government.

The repeated changes have caused uncertainty among residents and kite makers. Many are waiting for clear dates before making arrangements. They also want to know how long the celebrations will officially continue. Basant is traditionally linked with kite flying and seasonal celebrations across Punjab. Lahore has historically been one of the main centres for the festival and its related activities.

The festival has also remained a subject of safety concerns due to kite flying. Authorities have previously discussed safety measures to reduce risks during the celebrations. Any final announcement is expected to include relevant safety instructions. These measures could guide residents and kite makers on how the festival should be observed.

For now, the proposed March schedule remains tentative. Residents and kite makers are advised to wait for an official notification before making plans. If approved, the new plan would make Basant 2027 significantly shorter than the earlier 10-day proposal. It would also return the festival to March after several changes to the proposed schedule.

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The Punjab government is expected to share further details once a final decision is reached. Until then, the proposed three-day March plan should not be treated as confirmed.