Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name Provident Bancorp, Inc. /MD/
Entity Central Index Key 0001778784
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer
Document Type S-1
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2019
Amendment Flag false
Entity Small Business true
Entity Emerging Growth Company true
Entity Ex Transition Period true