Form N-1A Cover |
Mar. 06, 2026 |
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| Prospectus [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 485BPOS |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Registrant Name | Northern Lights Fund Trust |
| Document Effective Date | Mar. 30, 2026 |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001314414 |
| Document Creation Date | Mar. 06, 2026 |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 30, 2025 |
| Prospectus Date | Mar. 06, 2026 |
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