| Document and Entity Information | May 06, 2024 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 06, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Entergy Corporation |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-11299 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 72-1229752 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 639 Loyola Avenue |
| Entity Address City Or Town | New Orleans |
| Entity Address State Or Province | LA |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 70113 |
| City Area Code | 504 |
| Local Phone Number | 576-4000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000065984 |
| New York Stock Exchange | |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | ETR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| NYSE Chicago, Inc. | |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | ETR |
| Security Exchange Name | CHX |
