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Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
USD ($)
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Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
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Registrant Name Vanguard Whitehall Funds
Entity Central Index Key 0001004655
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2026
C000209802 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund
Class Name Admiral™ Shares
Trading Symbol VHYAX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf‑next‑gen‑form‑webapp/fund‑literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf‑next‑gen‑form‑webapp/fund‑literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares $4 0.08%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 4
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.08% [1]
Net Assets $ 94,637,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 620
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 10.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of April 30, 2026)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $94,637
Number of Portfolio Holdings 620
Portfolio Turnover Rate 10%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of April 30, 2026)
Basic Materials 3.1%
Consumer Discretionary 7.9%
Consumer Staples 8.1%
Energy 9.7%
Financials 19.9%
Health Care 11.7%
Industrials 14.2%
Real Estate 0.0%
Technology 14.8%
Telecommunications 4.0%
Utilities 6.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.5%
This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
How has the Fund changed?
Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000038295 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund
Class Name ETF Shares
Trading Symbol VYM
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf‑next‑gen‑form‑webapp/fund‑literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf‑next‑gen‑form‑webapp/fund‑literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
ETF Shares $3 0.05%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 3
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.05% [2]
Net Assets $ 94,637,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 620
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 10.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of April 30, 2026)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $94,637
Number of Portfolio Holdings 620
Portfolio Turnover Rate 10%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of April 30, 2026)
Basic Materials 3.1%
Consumer Discretionary 7.9%
Consumer Staples 8.1%
Energy 9.7%
Financials 19.9%
Health Care 11.7%
Industrials 14.2%
Real Estate 0.0%
Technology 14.8%
Telecommunications 4.0%
Utilities 6.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 0.5%
This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
How has the Fund changed?
Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000012165 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard International Explorer™ Fund
Class Name Investor Shares
Trading Symbol VINEX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard International Explorer Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf‑next‑gen‑form‑webapp/fund‑literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf‑next‑gen‑form‑webapp/fund‑literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Investor Shares $22 0.43%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.43% [3]
Net Assets $ 1,554,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 330
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 45.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of April 30, 2026)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $1,554
Number of Portfolio Holdings 330
Portfolio Turnover Rate 45%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of April 30, 2026)
Asia 43.4%
Europe 41.7%
North America 4.1%
Oceania 4.3%
Other 2.4%
South America 0.8%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 3.3%
This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities.
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
How has the Fund changed?
Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000231926 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Advice Select Dividend Growth Fund
Class Name Admiral™ Shares
Trading Symbol VADGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Advice Select Dividend Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf‑next‑gen‑form‑webapp/fund‑literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf‑next‑gen‑form‑webapp/fund‑literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares $17 0.34%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 17
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.34% [4]
Net Assets $ 1,055,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 36
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 25.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of April 30, 2026)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $1,055
Number of Portfolio Holdings 36
Portfolio Turnover Rate 25%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of April 30, 2026)
Communication Services 3.7%
Consumer Discretionary 11.1%
Consumer Staples 5.9%
Energy 1.3%
Financials 24.5%
Health Care 13.4%
Industrials 8.8%
Information Technology 26.1%
Materials 4.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 1.1%
This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities.
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
How has the Fund changed?
Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000231925 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund
Class Name Admiral™ Shares
Trading Symbol VAIGX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Advice Select International Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf‑next‑gen‑form‑webapp/fund‑literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf‑next‑gen‑form‑webapp/fund‑literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares $17 0.37%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 17
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.37% [5]
Net Assets $ 1,179,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 29
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of April 30, 2026)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $1,179
Number of Portfolio Holdings 29
Portfolio Turnover Rate 6%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of April 30, 2026)
Asia 35.2%
Europe 39.8%
North America 19.9%
South America 3.8%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 1.3%
This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities.
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
How has the Fund changed?
Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
C000231927 [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Vanguard Advice Select Global Value Fund
Class Name Admiral™ Shares
Trading Symbol VAGVX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Advice Select Global Value Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf‑next‑gen‑form‑webapp/fund‑literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447.
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
Additional Information Phone Number 800-662-7447
Additional Information Website https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf‑next‑gen‑form‑webapp/fund‑literature
Expenses [Text Block]
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Admiral Shares $19 0.36%1
​1
Annualized.
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 19
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.36% [6]
Net Assets $ 1,801,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 112
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover 38.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Fund Statistics
(as of April 30, 2026)
Fund Net Assets
(in millions)		 $1,801
Number of Portfolio Holdings 112
Portfolio Turnover Rate 38%
Holdings [Text Block]
Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets
(as of April 30, 2026)
Asia 23.4%
Europe 14.0%
North America 59.6%
Oceania 1.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities—Net 1.9%
This table reflects the Fund’s investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities.
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
How has the Fund changed?
Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block]
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447.
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 800-662-7447
Updated Prospectus Web Address https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature
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