| Label | Element | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Return Abstract | rr_RiskReturnAbstract | |
| Registrant Name | dei_EntityRegistrantName | Federated Hermes Government Income Trust |
| Prospectus Date | rr_ProspectusDate | Mar. 31, 2025 |
| Document Creation Date | dei_DocumentCreationDate | Mar. 26, 2025 |