v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSR
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Registrant Name AB FIXED INCOME SHARES INC
Entity Central Index Key 0000862021
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2026
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Annual Shareholder Report
C000172512  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Government Money Market Portfolio
Class Name Advisor Class
Trading Symbol AEYXX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Government Money Market Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] Portfolio
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/AEYXX-A
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the last year?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$24
0.24%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 24
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.24%
AssetsNet $ 24,828,887,376
Holdings Count | Holding 340
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 27,962,347
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets
$24,828,887,376
# of Portfolio Holdings
340
Total Advisory Fees Paid (Net)
$27,962,347
Holdings [Text Block]

Maturity Weightings (% of Total Investments)

Table Summary
1 - 7 Days
43.2%
8 - 30 Days
2.3%
31 - 60 Days
4.9%
61 - 90 Days
10.8%
91 - 180 Days
19.1%
Over 180 Days
19.7%
Total
100.0%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
C000172513  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Government Money Market Portfolio
Class Name Class 1
Trading Symbol AGRXX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Government Money Market Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] Portfolio
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/AGRXX-A
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the last year?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class 1
$32
0.31%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.31%
AssetsNet $ 24,828,887,376
Holdings Count | Holding 340
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 27,962,347
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets
$24,828,887,376
# of Portfolio Holdings
340
Total Advisory Fees Paid (Net)
$27,962,347
Holdings [Text Block]

Maturity Weightings (% of Total Investments)

Table Summary
1 - 7 Days
43.2%
8 - 30 Days
2.3%
31 - 60 Days
4.9%
61 - 90 Days
10.8%
91 - 180 Days
19.1%
Over 180 Days
19.7%
Total
100.0%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
C000172514  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Government Money Market Portfolio
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol AEAXX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Government Money Market Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] Portfolio
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/AEAXX-A
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the last year?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class A
$24
0.24%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 24
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.24%
AssetsNet $ 24,828,887,376
Holdings Count | Holding 340
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 27,962,347
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets
$24,828,887,376
# of Portfolio Holdings
340
Total Advisory Fees Paid (Net)
$27,962,347
Holdings [Text Block]

Maturity Weightings (% of Total Investments)

Table Summary
1 - 7 Days
43.2%
8 - 30 Days
2.3%
31 - 60 Days
4.9%
61 - 90 Days
10.8%
91 - 180 Days
19.1%
Over 180 Days
19.7%
Total
100.0%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
C000032709  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Government Money Market Portfolio
Class Name Class AB
Trading Symbol MYMXX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Government Money Market Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] Portfolio
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/MYMXX-A
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the last year?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class AB
$21
0.21%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21%
AssetsNet $ 24,828,887,376
Holdings Count | Holding 340
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 27,962,347
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets
$24,828,887,376
# of Portfolio Holdings
340
Total Advisory Fees Paid (Net)
$27,962,347
Holdings [Text Block]

Maturity Weightings (% of Total Investments)

Table Summary
1 - 7 Days
43.2%
8 - 30 Days
2.3%
31 - 60 Days
4.9%
61 - 90 Days
10.8%
91 - 180 Days
19.1%
Over 180 Days
19.7%
Total
100.0%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
C000172515  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Government Money Market Portfolio
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol AECXX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Government Money Market Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] Portfolio
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/AECXX-A
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the last year?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class C
$24
0.24%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 24
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.24%
AssetsNet $ 24,828,887,376
Holdings Count | Holding 340
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 27,962,347
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets
$24,828,887,376
# of Portfolio Holdings
340
Total Advisory Fees Paid (Net)
$27,962,347
Holdings [Text Block]

Maturity Weightings (% of Total Investments)

Table Summary
1 - 7 Days
43.2%
8 - 30 Days
2.3%
31 - 60 Days
4.9%
61 - 90 Days
10.8%
91 - 180 Days
19.1%
Over 180 Days
19.7%
Total
100.0%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
C000172516  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Government Money Market Portfolio
Class Name Class I
Trading Symbol AIEXX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Government Money Market Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] Portfolio
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/AIEXX-A
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the last year?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class I
$23
0.23%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 23
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.23%
AssetsNet $ 24,828,887,376
Holdings Count | Holding 340
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 27,962,347
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets
$24,828,887,376
# of Portfolio Holdings
340
Total Advisory Fees Paid (Net)
$27,962,347
Holdings [Text Block]

Maturity Weightings (% of Total Investments)

Table Summary
1 - 7 Days
43.2%
8 - 30 Days
2.3%
31 - 60 Days
4.9%
61 - 90 Days
10.8%
91 - 180 Days
19.1%
Over 180 Days
19.7%
Total
100.0%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
C000172520  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name AB Government Money Market Portfolio
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol GMOXX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This annual shareholder report contains important information about the AB Government Money Market Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] Portfolio
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/AB/GMOXX-A
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the last year?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$22
0.21%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.21%
AssetsNet $ 24,828,887,376
Holdings Count | Holding 340
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 27,962,347
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets
$24,828,887,376
# of Portfolio Holdings
340
Total Advisory Fees Paid (Net)
$27,962,347
Holdings [Text Block]

Maturity Weightings (% of Total Investments)

Table Summary
1 - 7 Days
43.2%
8 - 30 Days
2.3%
31 - 60 Days
4.9%
61 - 90 Days
10.8%
91 - 180 Days
19.1%
Over 180 Days
19.7%
Total
100.0%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]