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Document and Entity Information
Aug. 26, 2026
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Aug. 26, 2026
Entity Registrant Name URBAN OUTFITTERS INC
Entity Central Index Key 0000912615
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code PA
Entity File Number 000-22754
Entity Tax Identification Number 23-2003332
Entity Address, Address Line One 5000 South Broad Street
Entity Address, City or Town Philadelphia
Entity Address, State or Province PA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 19112
City Area Code (215)
Local Phone Number 454-5500
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Shares, par value $.0001 per share
Trading Symbol URBN
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false