Condensed Financial Information of DHT Holdings, Inc. (parent company only), Summary (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Condensed Financial Information of DHT Holdings, Inc. (parent company only) [Abstract]
Percentage of restricted net assets of consolidated subsidiaries exceeds of consolidated net assets	25.00%	25.00%	25.00%

Percentage of restricted net assets of consolidated subsidiaries exceeds of consolidated net assets.

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Data Type:	dtr-types:percentItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration