What will change in the lives of Kazakh citizens from July 2025

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Ceiling prices for gas

Starting July 1, Kazakhstan will implement updated ceiling prices for commercial gas. Prices will vary depending on the category of consumers.

For large commercial consumers in Almaty, Almaty region, and Zhetysu, the maximum ceiling price is set at 76,686 tenge per 1,000 cubic meters (excluding VAT).

For all other categories on the domestic market, tariffs will be significantly lower. The highest price among this group will be 39,979 tenge per 1,000 cubic meters, applicable in Almaty, Almaty region, and Ulytau region.

In addition, Kazakhstan plans to maintain wholesale prices for liquefied gas. The Ministry of Energy proposes to reapprove the ceiling wholesale price for liquefied petroleum gas at the current level: 51,932 tenge per ton for the period from July 1 to December 31, 2025.

New holiday

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has approved changes to the list of professional holidays. A new professional holiday has been established — Maritime and River Transport Workers Day, which will be celebrated on the first Sunday of July. It will be observed for the first time this year on July 6.

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Professional foster families to appear in Kazakhstan

Starting July 1, a new regulation on professional foster families will come into effect, approved by the Ministry of Education. It involves the temporary placement of up to four children in families who require special social services.

Kazakh citizens aged 30 to 63, who meet specific requirements, can become professional foster parents. The monthly salary for foster parents will be 70 MCI (275,240 tenge in 2025), while 10 MCI (39,320 tenge) will be allocated per child for their upkeep.

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EXPO sphere in Astana to be repurposed

The Nur Alem sphere, commonly known as the EXPO sphere, will be repurposed. The government has decided to transfer the QazExpoCongress company under the authority of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry. The changes will take effect from July 1, according to Minister Zhaslan Madiyev.

Currently, the pavilion is undergoing major reconstruction. All museum exhibits have already been removed and redistributed among other museums according to their themes. The reopening of the updated sphere is scheduled for October this year during the Digital Bridge Forum.

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Banks to begin submitting reports on Kazakh citizens’ accounts

Starting July 1, banks, foreign bank branches, Kazpost, and the Development Bank of Kazakhstan will begin submitting new types of reports to the National Bank regarding Kazakh citizens’ bank accounts. The reports will include data on account holders, contracts, account details, and monthly transaction summaries. While the data will be anonymized, the regulator can request IIN or BIN if needed.

This initiative is aimed at increasing financial transparency and combating financial violations.

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Cassation courts department to be established in Kazakhstan

As of July 1, three cassation courts will begin operating in Astana—handling civil, criminal, and administrative cases. The total number of judges will be 90.

To support their work, a separate territorial body, the Cassation Courts Department, will be created.

Funding for these courts and the department is included in the national judicial system’s budget and will not exceed 6.5% of the total amount allocated under the national budget program 001.

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Household chemicals to be labeled in Kazakhstan

On July 1, a pilot project will launch for the labeling of household chemical products, including soaps, detergents, wet wipes, and similar items. The pilot will test code application methods, integration into business processes, and operation of the labeling system.

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July holidays

In July 2025, Kazakh citizens working a five-day week will have 9 days off and 22 working days, while those on a six-day week will have 5 days off and 26 working days.

Capital Day (July 6) falls on a Sunday, so the holiday will be moved to Monday, July 7, giving people a three-day weekend from July 5 to 7.

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