| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 25, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 25, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 000-28304 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001010470 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 33-0704889 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3756 Central Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Riverside |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92506 |
| City Area Code | 951 |
| Local Phone Number | 686-6060 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | PROV |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
