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Document And Entity Information

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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 --01-28  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   236,071,417
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Oct. 29, 2016