Adoption of the first Constitution

On 8 December 1992 the Supreme Soviet of Uzbekistan adopted the first Constitution of independent Uzbekistan. It established Uzbekistan as a sovereign democratic republic and set out human rights and freedoms, the separation of powers and the rule of law as its core principles.

In a nationwide referendum on 30 April 2023 a new edition of the Constitution was adopted, defining Uzbekistan as a law-based, secular and social state and expanding provisions on human rights, education and health care.

Constitution Day

8 December is celebrated in Uzbekistan as Constitution Day and is a day off, with a ceremony and concert in Tashkent and lessons and contests on the Basic Law in schools and universities.