Key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Referendum | 15 March 2026 |
| Official result announced by the CEC | By 22 March 2026 |
| Transitional period | 16 March – 30 June |
| Entry into force | 1 July 2026 |
| Elections to the Kurultai | August 23, 2026 |
What happens during the transitional period
- The 1995 Constitution remains in force until 1 July
- The Mazhilis and Senate continue their work
- The Government, courts, and Constitutional Court – without interruption
- Key constitutional laws for the new institutions were already signed on June 5
- Preparations are underway for the decree and calendar of Kurultai elections (145 deputies elected by proportional representation)
What happens on 1 July
- The new Constitution entered into force
- The 1995 Constitution ceased to have effect
- Existing acts apply only insofar as they do not contradict the new Constitution; state bodies must align them without a fixed one-year deadline in the Constitution
- The Parliament formed under the 1995 Constitution ceased its powers
If the vote is 'No' or turnout is below 50%
Nothing enters into force. The 1995 Constitution remains. A repeat referendum cannot be held for at least one year.
The date of 1 July is fixed in the new Constitution. The transitional period is not a vacuum but a standard legal mechanism.
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