| Cover | Dec. 01, 2021 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 1, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-39325 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000883948 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 54-1598552 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | VA |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1051 East Cary Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Richmond |
| Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 23219 |
| City Area Code | 804 |
| Local Phone Number | 633-5031 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $1.33 per share |
| Trading Symbol | AUB |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Series A Preferred Stock [Member] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Depositary Shares, Each Representing a 1/400th Interest in a Share of 6.875% Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A |
| Trading Symbol | AUBAP |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
