ACQUISITION OF DNP PHOTOMASK TECHNOLOGY TAIWAN CO., LTD., Pro Forma Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 04, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	May 04, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 124,030	$ 126,535	$ 250,865	$ 252,381
Net income	3,499	9,297	9,926	17,470
Net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	15,540	4,863	17,533	7,187
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.02	$ 0.10	$ 0.06	$ 0.17
Pro Forma [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 1,047	$ 6,210	$ 3,706	$ 10,668