| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 22, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 22, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PEAPACK GLADSTONE FINANCIAL CORP |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NJ |
| Entity File Number | 001-16197 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 22-3537895 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 500 HILLS DRIVE |
| Entity Address, City or Town | BEDMINSTER |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07921 |
| City Area Code | 908 |
| Local Phone Number | 234-0700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001050743 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common |
| Trading Symbol | PGC |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
