The Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Amendments to the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan ‘On the Introduction of the Uzbek Alphabet Based on the Latin Script’” (Law No. ZRU–1184, dated October 21, 2026) has been adopted.

According to the Law, an Uzbek alphabet based on the Latin script, consisting of 28 letters and one apostrophe sign, is introduced in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Under the amendments, the alphabet will consist of 28 letters and one apostrophe sign, replacing the previous system of 26 letters and three letter combinations.

Composition of the alphabet:

A a, B b, D d, E e, F f, G g, Ğ ğ, H h, I i, J j, K k, L l, M m, N n, O o, Ö ö, P p, Q q, R r, S s, Ş ş, Ç ç, T t, U u, V v, X x, Y y, Z z and ’ (apostrophe sign).

The Law also establishes the following provisions:

Documents issued using the Uzbek alphabet based on the Latin script before the Law enters into force, as well as national currency and securities containing the previous forms of the modified letters, shall remain valid and may continue to circulate.

Symbols and other attributes of state bodies and organizations containing the previous forms of the modified letters, embossed representations of the State Emblem displayed on their buildings, as well as signs and signposts bearing the names of geographical features and other items and information media specified by the Cabinet of Ministers, shall remain in use until they become unfit for use or until the deadline established in the programme of measures for implementing the Law.

The Law shall enter into force six months after the date of its official publication.