N-2 - $ / shares	Dec. 04, 2023	Nov. 29, 2023
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		$ 10.83
NAV Per Share		$ 11.43
Latest Premium (Discount) to NAV [Percent]		(5.249%)