Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) [Abstract]
Net income	$ 11,453	$ 15,410	$ 49,106	$ 34,709
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of $0:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5,051	(25,326)	7,787	(32,894)
Amortization of cash flow hedge	32	32	96	96
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	5,083	(25,294)	7,883	(32,798)
Comprehensive income (loss)	16,536	(9,884)	56,989	1,911
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	4,538	1,105	10,408	5,939
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 11,998	$ (10,989)	$ 46,581	$ (4,028)