| Document And Entity Information | Jun. 14, 2021 |
| Document Information Line Items | |
| Entity Registrant Name | EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
| Trading Symbol | EDUC |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000031667 |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 14, 2021 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 000-04957 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 73-0750007 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5402 S 122nd E Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Tulsa |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OK |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 74146 |
| City Area Code | (918) |
| Local Phone Number | 622-4522 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $.20 par value |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
