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Document Type 8-K/A
Document Period End Date Jul. 28, 2026
Entity Registrant Name Columbia Financial, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD
Entity File Number 001-43410
Entity Tax Identification Number 42-1991301
Entity Address, Address Line One 19-01 Route 208 North
Entity Address, City or Town Fair Lawn
Entity Address, State or Province NJ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 07410
City Area Code 800
Local Phone Number 522-4167
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $0.01 par value per share
Trading Symbol CLBK
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0002115119