| N-2 - $ / shares | Aug. 22, 2024 | Aug. 19, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000855886 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Type | 424B3 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund | |
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | ||
| Share Price | $ 12.47 | |
| NAV Per Share | $ 13.04 | |
| Latest Premium (Discount) to NAV [Percent] | (4.37%) |
