After the Referendum

When do the new constitutional laws take effect?

Some of the key laws were already signed on June 5, 2026. The Constitution itself takes effect on July 1, and after that a decree on Kurultai elections and the launch of institutions that depend on the new parliament are expected.

Three Statuses That Matter

1. Already Signed

On June 5, 2026, the constitutional laws on the President, the Kurultai, and the Kazakhstan People's Council were signed and published.
This means the core rules for these institutions are already fixed in official texts.

2. Fixed, but Starting Later

On July 1, 2026, the Constitution itself enters into force.
From that date, the new constitutional guarantees begin to operate and the main institutional framework changes.

3. Still Requiring the Next Act or Organisational Step

After July 1, a presidential decree calling Kurultai elections is expected.
Kurultai elections are expected in August 2026.
The appointment of the Vice President and the full start of parliamentary procedures depend on the formation of the Kurultai.
The Kazakhstan People's Council is expected as the next public stage of institutional rollout in September 2026.

What Happens to Older Laws

Laws that do not contradict the new Constitution continue to apply until updated. Provisions that must be aligned are revised through the ordinary legal and organisational process, without creating a legal vacuum.