| Document And Entity Information | Jun. 15, 2023 |
| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 15, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | EMBASSY BANCORP, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | PA |
| Entity File Number | 000-53528 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-3339011 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 100 Gateway Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 100 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Bethlehem |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 18017 |
| City Area Code | 610 |
| Local Phone Number | 882-8800 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | None |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001449794 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
