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Document and Entity Information [Text Block] [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Dollar Tree Inc  
Entity Central Index Key 0000935703  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --02-02  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   237,969,961
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Small Business false  
Document Period End Date Nov. 03, 2018