StudyCanada guide · reviewed October 2026
Choose a study pathway
Start with the qualification and skills you want to gain. Compare the subject, teaching language, delivery format and location before choosing an institution.
University, college, vocational, secondary and language programs serve different goals. A familiar school name does not establish whether a particular campus or program fits your project.
- Write down your goal
- Compare at least three programs
- Check the institution’s own admission pages
Official resources
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India Holidays 2009
| Holiday | Date | Day |
| New Year's Day | January 1st | Thursday |
| Republic Day | January 26th | Monday |
| Holi | March 11th | Wednesday |
| Good Friday | April 10th | Friday |
| Easter | April 12th | Sunday |
| Canada Day | July 1st | Wednesday |
| Independence Day | August 15th | Saturday |
| Id-ul-Fitr | September 21st | Monday |
| Dussehra | September 28th | Monday |
| Gandhi Jyanti | October 2nd | Friday |
| Diwali (South India) | October 16th | Friday |
| Diwali | October 17th | Saturday |
| Christmas Eve | December 24th | Thursday |
| Christmas | December 25th | Friday |
| CEC India offices will be closed from December 18th for Christmas break | ||