Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2024	May 30, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Apr. 28, 2024
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	000-15451
Entity Registrant Name	PHOTRONICS, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0000810136
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	CT
Entity Tax Identification Number	06-0854886
Entity Address, Address Line One	15 Secor Road
Entity Address, City or Town	Brookfield
Entity Address, State or Province	CT
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	06804
City Area Code	203
Local Phone Number	775-9000
Title of 12(b) Security	COMMON
Trading Symbol	PLAB
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		63,356,950