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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Jun. 06, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name NICHOLAS FINANCIAL INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0001000045    
Trading Symbol nick    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding   12.5  
Entity Public Float     $ 95.8
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2016    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY