| Document And Entity Information | Sep. 20, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 20, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | KEARNY FINANCIAL CORP. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001617242 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 001-37399 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 30-0870244 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 120 Passaic Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Fairfield |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07004 |
| City Area Code | 973 |
| Local Phone Number | 244-4500 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | KRNY |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
