What name is commonly used for Nowruz in Uzbekistan?

The name commonly used for Nowruz in Uzbekistan is Navruz.

Navruz is the Uzbek form of the broader Persian New Year tradition celebrated across Central Asia and other regions. In Uzbekistan, it is associated with the arrival of spring, renewal, neighborhood gatherings, music, public performances, and seasonal foods.

The spelling differs among languages because the festival’s name has moved through Persian, Turkic, and other linguistic traditions. Kazakhstan commonly uses Nauryz, while Turkish uses Nevruz and Tajik uses Navruz. These forms refer to related New Year customs, not separate unrelated holidays.

Uzbek Navruz celebrations often include sumalak, a sweet dish prepared from sprouted wheat. Public celebrations and family visits make the holiday both a national observance and a community festival.