v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name Harbor Funds
Entity Central Index Key 0000793769
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2026
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
C000166756  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Ares Systematic Convertible Securities Fund
Class Name Retirement Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HNCVX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Ares Systematic Convertible Securities Fund (formerly, Harbor Convertible Securities Fund) ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Retirement Class
$33
0.63%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63%
AssetsNet $ 41,931,000
Holdings Count | Holding 146
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 99,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 92.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$41,931
Number of Investments
146
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$99
Portfolio Turnover Rate
92%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Health Care
1.8%
Materials
2.1%
Energy
3.7%
Consumer Discretionary
6.2%
Communication Services
8.5%
Utilities
9.1%
Industrials
10.7%
Consumer Staples
11.4%
Financials
16.4%
Information Technology
30.1%
C000099979  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Ares Systematic Convertible Securities Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HACSX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Ares Systematic Convertible Securities Fund (formerly, Harbor Convertible Securities Fund) ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Class
$38
0.71%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.71%
AssetsNet $ 41,931,000
Holdings Count | Holding 146
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 99,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 92.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$41,931
Number of Investments
146
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$99
Portfolio Turnover Rate
92%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Health Care
1.8%
Materials
2.1%
Energy
3.7%
Consumer Discretionary
6.2%
Communication Services
8.5%
Utilities
9.1%
Industrials
10.7%
Consumer Staples
11.4%
Financials
16.4%
Information Technology
30.1%
C000099981  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Ares Systematic Convertible Securities Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HICSX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Ares Systematic Convertible Securities Fund (formerly, Harbor Convertible Securities Fund) ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Investor Class
$56
1.06%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 56
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.06%
AssetsNet $ 41,931,000
Holdings Count | Holding 146
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 99,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 92.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$41,931
Number of Investments
146
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$99
Portfolio Turnover Rate
92%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Health Care
1.8%
Materials
2.1%
Energy
3.7%
Consumer Discretionary
6.2%
Communication Services
8.5%
Utilities
9.1%
Industrials
10.7%
Consumer Staples
11.4%
Financials
16.4%
Information Technology
30.1%
C000166746  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund
Class Name Retirement Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HNACX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Retirement Class
$29
0.59%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 29
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.59%
AssetsNet $ 25,406,575,000
Holdings Count | Holding 45
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 71,275,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$25,406,575
Number of Investments
45
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$71,275
Portfolio Turnover Rate
9%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Utilities
1.5%
Consumer Staples
3.9%
Industrials
4.1%
Financials
5.3%
Health Care
7.8%
Consumer Discretionary
14.8%
Communication Services
16.6%
Information Technology
46.0%
C000001973  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HACAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Class
$33
0.67%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.67%
AssetsNet $ 25,406,575,000
Holdings Count | Holding 45
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 71,275,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$25,406,575
Number of Investments
45
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$71,275
Portfolio Turnover Rate
9%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Utilities
1.5%
Consumer Staples
3.9%
Industrials
4.1%
Financials
5.3%
Health Care
7.8%
Consumer Discretionary
14.8%
Communication Services
16.6%
Information Technology
46.0%
C000001974  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund
Class Name Administrative Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HRCAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Administrative Class
$45
0.92%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.92%
AssetsNet $ 25,406,575,000
Holdings Count | Holding 45
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 71,275,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$25,406,575
Number of Investments
45
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$71,275
Portfolio Turnover Rate
9%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Utilities
1.5%
Consumer Staples
3.9%
Industrials
4.1%
Financials
5.3%
Health Care
7.8%
Consumer Discretionary
14.8%
Communication Services
16.6%
Information Technology
46.0%
C000001975  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HCAIX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Investor Class
$50
1.02%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 50
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.02%
AssetsNet $ 25,406,575,000
Holdings Count | Holding 45
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 71,275,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 9.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$25,406,575
Number of Investments
45
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$71,275
Portfolio Turnover Rate
9%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Utilities
1.5%
Consumer Staples
3.9%
Industrials
4.1%
Financials
5.3%
Health Care
7.8%
Consumer Discretionary
14.8%
Communication Services
16.6%
Information Technology
46.0%
C000200769  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Core Bond Fund
Class Name Retirement Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HCBRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Core Bond Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Retirement Class
$13
0.26%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 13
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.26%
AssetsNet $ 1,676,646,000
Holdings Count | Holding 490
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,837,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 30.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$1,676,646
Number of Investments
490
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$1,837
Portfolio Turnover Rate
30%
Holdings [Text Block]

Investment Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Municipal Bonds
0.4%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
8.5%
Asset-Backed Securities
12.1%
U.S. Government Obligations
24.3%
Mortgage Pass-Through
24.5%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
30.2%
C000200768  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Core Bond Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HACBX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Core Bond Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Class
$17
0.34%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 17
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.34%
AssetsNet $ 1,676,646,000
Holdings Count | Holding 490
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,837,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 30.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$1,676,646
Number of Investments
490
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$1,837
Portfolio Turnover Rate
30%
Holdings [Text Block]

Investment Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Municipal Bonds
0.4%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
8.5%
Asset-Backed Securities
12.1%
U.S. Government Obligations
24.3%
Mortgage Pass-Through
24.5%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
30.2%
C000200770  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Core Plus Fund
Class Name Retirement Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HBFRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Core Plus Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Retirement Class
$15
0.30%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 15
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.30%
AssetsNet $ 1,260,678,000
Holdings Count | Holding 654
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,564,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$1,260,678
Number of Investments
654
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$1,564
Portfolio Turnover Rate
26%
Holdings [Text Block]

Investment Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
11.5%
Asset-Backed Securities
11.7%
U.S. Government Obligations
20.6%
Mortgage Pass-Through
26.0%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
30.2%
C000001976  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Core Plus Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HABDX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Core Plus Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Class
$19
0.38%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 19
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.38%
AssetsNet $ 1,260,678,000
Holdings Count | Holding 654
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,564,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$1,260,678
Number of Investments
654
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$1,564
Portfolio Turnover Rate
26%
Holdings [Text Block]

Investment Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
11.5%
Asset-Backed Securities
11.7%
U.S. Government Obligations
20.6%
Mortgage Pass-Through
26.0%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
30.2%
C000001977  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Core Plus Fund
Class Name Administrative Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HRBDX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Core Plus Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Administrative Class
$31
0.63%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63%
AssetsNet $ 1,260,678,000
Holdings Count | Holding 654
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,564,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 26.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$1,260,678
Number of Investments
654
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$1,564
Portfolio Turnover Rate
26%
Holdings [Text Block]

Investment Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
11.5%
Asset-Backed Securities
11.7%
U.S. Government Obligations
20.6%
Mortgage Pass-Through
26.0%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
30.2%
C000166759  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Diversified International All Cap Fund
Class Name Retirement Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HNIDX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Diversified International All Cap Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

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(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Retirement Class
$39
0.75%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.75%
AssetsNet $ 799,998,000
Holdings Count | Holding 245
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,882,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$799,998
Number of Investments (includes derivatives)
245
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$2,882
Portfolio Turnover Rate
8%
Holdings [Text Block]

Region Breakdown (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other
3.7%
Africa
3.9%
Latin America
4.0%
North America
11.3%
Pacific Basin
36.9%
Europe
40.2%
C000161865  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Diversified International All Cap Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HAIDX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Diversified International All Cap Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Class
$44
0.83%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.83%
AssetsNet $ 799,998,000
Holdings Count | Holding 245
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,882,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$799,998
Number of Investments (includes derivatives)
245
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$2,882
Portfolio Turnover Rate
8%
Holdings [Text Block]

Region Breakdown (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other
3.7%
Africa
3.9%
Latin America
4.0%
North America
11.3%
Pacific Basin
36.9%
Europe
40.2%
C000161866  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Diversified International All Cap Fund
Class Name Administrative Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HRIDX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Diversified International All Cap Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Administrative Class
$57
1.08%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 57
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.08%
AssetsNet $ 799,998,000
Holdings Count | Holding 245
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,882,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$799,998
Number of Investments (includes derivatives)
245
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$2,882
Portfolio Turnover Rate
8%
Holdings [Text Block]

Region Breakdown (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other
3.7%
Africa
3.9%
Latin America
4.0%
North America
11.3%
Pacific Basin
36.9%
Europe
40.2%
C000161867  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Diversified International All Cap Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HIIDX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Diversified International All Cap Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Investor Class
$62
1.18%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 62
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.18%
AssetsNet $ 799,998,000
Holdings Count | Holding 245
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,882,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$799,998
Number of Investments (includes derivatives)
245
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$2,882
Portfolio Turnover Rate
8%
Holdings [Text Block]

Region Breakdown (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other
3.7%
Africa
3.9%
Latin America
4.0%
North America
11.3%
Pacific Basin
36.9%
Europe
40.2%
C000166752  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor International Fund
Class Name Retirement Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HNINX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor International Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Retirement Class
$37
0.72%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.72%
AssetsNet $ 3,775,973,000
Holdings Count | Holding 222
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 14,071,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$3,775,973
Number of Investments
222
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$14,071
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7%
Holdings [Text Block]

Region Breakdown (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other
3.9%
Pacific Basin
34.6%
Europe
61.5%
C000001997  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor International Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HAINX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor International Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Class
$41
0.80%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.80%
AssetsNet $ 3,775,973,000
Holdings Count | Holding 222
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 14,071,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$3,775,973
Number of Investments
222
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$14,071
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7%
Holdings [Text Block]

Region Breakdown (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other
3.9%
Pacific Basin
34.6%
Europe
61.5%
C000001998  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor International Fund
Class Name Administrative Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HRINX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor International Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Administrative Class
$54
1.05%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 54
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.05%
AssetsNet $ 3,775,973,000
Holdings Count | Holding 222
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 14,071,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$3,775,973
Number of Investments
222
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$14,071
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7%
Holdings [Text Block]

Region Breakdown (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other
3.9%
Pacific Basin
34.6%
Europe
61.5%
C000001999  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor International Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HIINX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor International Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Investor Class
$59
1.15%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 59
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.15%
AssetsNet $ 3,775,973,000
Holdings Count | Holding 222
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 14,071,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$3,775,973
Number of Investments
222
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$14,071
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7%
Holdings [Text Block]

Region Breakdown (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other
3.9%
Pacific Basin
34.6%
Europe
61.5%
C000248152  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor International Compounders Fund
Class Name Retirement Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HNICX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor International Compounders Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Retirement Class
$28
0.55%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 28
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.55%
AssetsNet $ 45,965,000
Holdings Count | Holding 31
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 122,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$45,965
Number of Investments
31
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$122
Portfolio Turnover Rate
13%
Holdings [Text Block]

Region Breakdown (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
South Asia
3.8%
Latin America
5.0%
North America
6.7%
Pacific Basin
29.7%
Europe
54.8%
C000248153  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor International Compounders Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HSICX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor International Compounders Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Class
$32
0.63%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63%
AssetsNet $ 45,965,000
Holdings Count | Holding 31
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 122,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$45,965
Number of Investments
31
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$122
Portfolio Turnover Rate
13%
Holdings [Text Block]

Region Breakdown (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
South Asia
3.8%
Latin America
5.0%
North America
6.7%
Pacific Basin
29.7%
Europe
54.8%
C000210023  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor International Core Fund
Class Name Retirement Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HAORX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor International Core Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Retirement Class
$41
0.77%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.77%
AssetsNet $ 1,740,173,000
Holdings Count | Holding 753
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 5,085,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 49.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$1,740,173
Number of Investments
753
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$5,085
Portfolio Turnover Rate
49%
Holdings [Text Block]

Region Breakdown (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other
1.3%
Middle East/Central Asia
2.1%
North America
15.2%
Pacific Basin
31.2%
Europe
50.2%
C000210022  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor International Core Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HAOSX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor International Core Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Class
$45
0.85%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.85%
AssetsNet $ 1,740,173,000
Holdings Count | Holding 753
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 5,085,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 49.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$1,740,173
Number of Investments
753
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$5,085
Portfolio Turnover Rate
49%
Holdings [Text Block]

Region Breakdown (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other
1.3%
Middle East/Central Asia
2.1%
North America
15.2%
Pacific Basin
31.2%
Europe
50.2%
C000210024  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor International Core Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HAONX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor International Core Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Investor Class
$64
1.20%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 64
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.20%
AssetsNet $ 1,740,173,000
Holdings Count | Holding 753
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 5,085,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 49.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$1,740,173
Number of Investments
753
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$5,085
Portfolio Turnover Rate
49%
Holdings [Text Block]

Region Breakdown (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Other
1.3%
Middle East/Central Asia
2.1%
North America
15.2%
Pacific Basin
31.2%
Europe
50.2%
C000165338  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor International Small Cap Fund
Class Name Retirement Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HNISX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor International Small Cap Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Retirement Class
$43
0.82%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.82%
AssetsNet $ 187,352,000
Holdings Count | Holding 65
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 758,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 16.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$187,352
Number of Investments
65
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$758
Portfolio Turnover Rate
16%
Holdings [Text Block]

Region Breakdown (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
North America
2.9%
Pacific Basin
41.5%
Europe
55.6%
C000165335  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor International Small Cap Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HAISX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor International Small Cap Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Class
$48
0.90%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 48
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.90%
AssetsNet $ 187,352,000
Holdings Count | Holding 65
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 758,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 16.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$187,352
Number of Investments
65
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$758
Portfolio Turnover Rate
16%
Holdings [Text Block]

Region Breakdown (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
North America
2.9%
Pacific Basin
41.5%
Europe
55.6%
C000165337  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor International Small Cap Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HIISX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor International Small Cap Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Investor Class
$66
1.25%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 66
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.25%
AssetsNet $ 187,352,000
Holdings Count | Holding 65
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 758,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 16.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$187,352
Number of Investments
65
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$758
Portfolio Turnover Rate
16%
Holdings [Text Block]

Region Breakdown (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
North America
2.9%
Pacific Basin
41.5%
Europe
55.6%
C000166749  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Large Cap Value Fund
Class Name Retirement Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HNLVX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Large Cap Value Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Retirement Class
$31
0.61%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.61%
AssetsNet $ 1,037,257,000
Holdings Count | Holding 45
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,420,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$1,037,257
Number of Investments
45
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$3,420
Portfolio Turnover Rate
8%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Real Estate
1.4%
Energy
4.7%
Consumer Staples
5.5%
Consumer Discretionary
5.9%
Utilities
6.3%
Communication Services
6.9%
Health Care
9.2%
Industrials
10.6%
Materials
12.5%
Information Technology
17.0%
Financials
20.0%
C000001988  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Large Cap Value Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HAVLX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Large Cap Value Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Class
$35
0.69%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 35
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.69%
AssetsNet $ 1,037,257,000
Holdings Count | Holding 45
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,420,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$1,037,257
Number of Investments
45
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$3,420
Portfolio Turnover Rate
8%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Real Estate
1.4%
Energy
4.7%
Consumer Staples
5.5%
Consumer Discretionary
5.9%
Utilities
6.3%
Communication Services
6.9%
Health Care
9.2%
Industrials
10.6%
Materials
12.5%
Information Technology
17.0%
Financials
20.0%
C000001990  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Large Cap Value Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HILVX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Large Cap Value Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Investor Class
$53
1.04%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 53
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.04%
AssetsNet $ 1,037,257,000
Holdings Count | Holding 45
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,420,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$1,037,257
Number of Investments
45
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$3,420
Portfolio Turnover Rate
8%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Real Estate
1.4%
Energy
4.7%
Consumer Staples
5.5%
Consumer Discretionary
5.9%
Utilities
6.3%
Communication Services
6.9%
Health Care
9.2%
Industrials
10.6%
Materials
12.5%
Information Technology
17.0%
Financials
20.0%
C000215757  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Mid Cap Fund
Class Name Retirement Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HMCRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Mid Cap Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Retirement Class
$43
0.80%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.80%
AssetsNet $ 207,646,000
Holdings Count | Holding 59
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 699,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$207,646
Number of Investments
59
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$699
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Consumer Staples
1.1%
Utilities
1.7%
Energy
4.4%
Real Estate
5.2%
Materials
6.3%
Consumer Discretionary
8.6%
Health Care
9.8%
Financials
15.6%
Information Technology
17.5%
Industrials
29.8%
C000215758  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Mid Cap Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HMCLX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Mid Cap Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Class
$47
0.88%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 47
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.88%
AssetsNet $ 207,646,000
Holdings Count | Holding 59
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 699,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$207,646
Number of Investments
59
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$699
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Consumer Staples
1.1%
Utilities
1.7%
Energy
4.4%
Real Estate
5.2%
Materials
6.3%
Consumer Discretionary
8.6%
Health Care
9.8%
Financials
15.6%
Information Technology
17.5%
Industrials
29.8%
C000215756  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Mid Cap Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HMCNX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Mid Cap Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Investor Class
$66
1.23%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 66
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.23%
AssetsNet $ 207,646,000
Holdings Count | Holding 59
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 699,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 3.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$207,646
Number of Investments
59
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$699
Portfolio Turnover Rate
3%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Consumer Staples
1.1%
Utilities
1.7%
Energy
4.4%
Real Estate
5.2%
Materials
6.3%
Consumer Discretionary
8.6%
Health Care
9.8%
Financials
15.6%
Information Technology
17.5%
Industrials
29.8%
C000166750  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Retirement Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HNMVX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Retirement Class
$42
0.77%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 42
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.77%
AssetsNet $ 425,460,000
Holdings Count | Holding 181
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,458,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$425,460
Number of Investments
181
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$1,458
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Communication Services
2.9%
Utilities
3.1%
Materials
4.5%
Real Estate
5.3%
Consumer Staples
7.7%
Energy
8.4%
Health Care
9.2%
Information Technology
12.1%
Consumer Discretionary
12.3%
Industrials
14.4%
Financials
20.1%
C000001991  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HAMVX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Class
$46
0.85%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.85%
AssetsNet $ 425,460,000
Holdings Count | Holding 181
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,458,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$425,460
Number of Investments
181
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$1,458
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Communication Services
2.9%
Utilities
3.1%
Materials
4.5%
Real Estate
5.3%
Consumer Staples
7.7%
Energy
8.4%
Health Care
9.2%
Information Technology
12.1%
Consumer Discretionary
12.3%
Industrials
14.4%
Financials
20.1%
C000001992  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Administrative Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HRMVX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Administrative Class
$60
1.10%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 60
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.10%
AssetsNet $ 425,460,000
Holdings Count | Holding 181
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,458,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$425,460
Number of Investments
181
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$1,458
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Communication Services
2.9%
Utilities
3.1%
Materials
4.5%
Real Estate
5.3%
Consumer Staples
7.7%
Energy
8.4%
Health Care
9.2%
Information Technology
12.1%
Consumer Discretionary
12.3%
Industrials
14.4%
Financials
20.1%
C000001993  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HIMVX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Investor Class
$65
1.20%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 65
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.20%
AssetsNet $ 425,460,000
Holdings Count | Holding 181
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,458,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 15.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$425,460
Number of Investments
181
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$1,458
Portfolio Turnover Rate
15%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Communication Services
2.9%
Utilities
3.1%
Materials
4.5%
Real Estate
5.3%
Consumer Staples
7.7%
Energy
8.4%
Health Care
9.2%
Information Technology
12.1%
Consumer Discretionary
12.3%
Industrials
14.4%
Financials
20.1%
C000166748  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Retirement Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HNSGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Retirement Class
$42
0.79%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 42
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.79%
AssetsNet $ 2,588,613,000
Holdings Count | Holding 77
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 8,415,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 46.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$2,588,613
Number of Investments
77
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$8,415
Portfolio Turnover Rate
46%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Materials
1.5%
Communication Services
1.9%
Energy
2.4%
Consumer Staples
2.4%
Consumer Discretionary
6.8%
Financials
10.3%
Health Care
20.3%
Information Technology
20.8%
Industrials
33.6%
C000001985  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HASGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
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Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Class
$46
0.87%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.87%
AssetsNet $ 2,588,613,000
Holdings Count | Holding 77
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 8,415,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 46.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$2,588,613
Number of Investments
77
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$8,415
Portfolio Turnover Rate
46%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Materials
1.5%
Communication Services
1.9%
Energy
2.4%
Consumer Staples
2.4%
Consumer Discretionary
6.8%
Financials
10.3%
Health Care
20.3%
Information Technology
20.8%
Industrials
33.6%
C000001987  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HISGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
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Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Investor Class
$64
1.22%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 64
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.22%
AssetsNet $ 2,588,613,000
Holdings Count | Holding 77
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 8,415,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 46.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$2,588,613
Number of Investments
77
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$8,415
Portfolio Turnover Rate
46%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Materials
1.5%
Communication Services
1.9%
Energy
2.4%
Consumer Staples
2.4%
Consumer Discretionary
6.8%
Financials
10.3%
Health Care
20.3%
Information Technology
20.8%
Industrials
33.6%
C000166751  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Small Cap Value Fund
Class Name Retirement Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HNVRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Small Cap Value Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
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Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Retirement Class
$45
0.80%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.80%
AssetsNet $ 2,532,119,000
Holdings Count | Holding 59
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 8,294,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$2,532,119
Number of Investments
59
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$8,294
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Utilities
1.6%
Health Care
1.9%
Consumer Staples
2.6%
Materials
3.0%
Real Estate
3.5%
Consumer Discretionary
4.8%
Energy
7.1%
Financials
22.8%
Information Technology
24.5%
Industrials
28.2%
C000001994  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Small Cap Value Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HASCX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Small Cap Value Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
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Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Institutional Class
$50
0.88%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 50
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.88%
AssetsNet $ 2,532,119,000
Holdings Count | Holding 59
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 8,294,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$2,532,119
Number of Investments
59
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$8,294
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Utilities
1.6%
Health Care
1.9%
Consumer Staples
2.6%
Materials
3.0%
Real Estate
3.5%
Consumer Discretionary
4.8%
Energy
7.1%
Financials
22.8%
Information Technology
24.5%
Industrials
28.2%
C000001995  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Small Cap Value Fund
Class Name Administrative Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HSVRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Small Cap Value Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Administrative Class
$64
1.13%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 64
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.13%
AssetsNet $ 2,532,119,000
Holdings Count | Holding 59
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 8,294,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$2,532,119
Number of Investments
59
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$8,294
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Utilities
1.6%
Health Care
1.9%
Consumer Staples
2.6%
Materials
3.0%
Real Estate
3.5%
Consumer Discretionary
4.8%
Energy
7.1%
Financials
22.8%
Information Technology
24.5%
Industrials
28.2%
C000001996  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Harbor Small Cap Value Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol Ticker: HISVX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Harbor Small Cap Value Fund ("Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-422-1050.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-422-1050
Additional Information Website <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: left; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">www.harborcapital.com/documents/fund</span>
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the last period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investmentFootnote Reference*
Investor Class
$69
1.22%
FootnoteDescription
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 69
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.22%
AssetsNet $ 2,532,119,000
Holdings Count | Holding 59
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 8,294,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 7.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics as of April 30, 2026

Table Summary
Total Net Assets (in thousands)
$2,532,119
Number of Investments
59
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid (in thousands)
$8,294
Portfolio Turnover Rate
7%
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (% of Investments)

Group By Country Chart
Table Summary
Value
Value
Utilities
1.6%
Health Care
1.9%
Consumer Staples
2.6%
Materials
3.0%
Real Estate
3.5%
Consumer Discretionary
4.8%
Energy
7.1%
Financials
22.8%
Information Technology
24.5%
Industrials
28.2%