Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2020	Jul. 28, 2019	Aug. 02, 2020	Jul. 28, 2019
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) [Abstract]
Net income	$ 12,864	$ 9,834	$ 31,764	$ 27,454
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of $0:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	10,659	(8,882)	6,689	(9,364)
Other	4	28	23	72
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	10,663	(8,854)	6,712	(9,292)
Comprehensive income	23,527	980	38,476	18,162
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	3,979	2,232	8,539	7,530
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 19,548	$ (1,252)	$ 29,937	$ 10,632