Diwali is the famous and  most important festival celebrating around all over the India. Let us know about diwali date 2017 and diwali 2017 holidays list.  In this year 2017 diwali will start on 18th October on  Wednesday date (18-10-2017). It will continue for five  days till 22nd of October till Sunday. HAPPY DIWALI DATE  2017 AND HOLIDAYS  About Dewali Festival and diwali date:- Diwali is a Hindu festival  celebrating for the  victory of god over evil,  light over darkness.