| Cover Page | Jul. 10, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 10, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-09818 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-3434400 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 501 Commerce Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Nashville |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 37203 |
| City Area Code | 615 |
| Local Phone Number | 622-0000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Units rep. assignments of beneficial ownership of limited partnership interests in AB Holding |
| Trading Symbol | AB |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000825313 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
