| Cover | Aug. 09, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 09, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-34972 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-2634160 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8283 Greensboro Drive, |
| Entity Address, City or Town | McLean, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 22102 |
| City Area Code | (703) |
| Local Phone Number | 902-5000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | BAH |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001443646 |
