| Cover | Mar. 29, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 29, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 000-29599 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001098146 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 06-1559137 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | CT |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 900 Bedford Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Stamford |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 06901 |
| City Area Code | 203 |
| Local Phone Number | 252-5900 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | PNBK |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
