| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 23, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 23, 2022 |
| 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 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Shares, par value $.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | URBN |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
