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Document | Apr. 13, 2020 | Apr. 08, 2020 |
Cover Document [Abstract] | ||
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Apr. 13, 2020 | |
Entity Registrant Name | FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF BOSTON | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001331463 | |
Entity File Number | 000-51402 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 04-6002575 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 800 Boylston Street | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Boston, | |
Entity Address, State or Province | MA | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02199 | |
City Area Code | (617) | |
Local Phone Number | 292-9600 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | X1 |