XML 62 R49.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v3.19.1

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
--- | ---
Feb. 02, 2019 | Feb. 03, 2018 | Jan. 28, 2017
401(K) Profit Sharing Plan [Member] |  |  |
Schedule Of Deferred Compensation Plans [Line Items] |  |  |
Description of deferred compensation plan | The Company has a 401(k) profit sharing plan covering all eligible employees who elect to participate. Contributions to the plan are based upon the amount of the employees’ deferrals and the employer’s discretionary matching formula. The Company may contribute to the plan at its discretion. |  |
Plan expense for the period | $ 1,624 | $ 1,743 | $ 1,473
Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives [Member] |  |  |
Schedule Of Deferred Compensation Plans [Line Items] |  |  |
Description of deferred compensation plan | The Buckle, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan covers the Company’s executive officers. The plan is funded by participant contributions and a specified annual Company matching contribution not to exceed 6% of the participant’s compensation. |  |
Annual maximum percentage limitation based on participant's contribution | 6.00% |  |
Employer contributions during the period | $ 176 | $ 183 | $ 193

X
- Definition The compensation expense recognized during the period pertaining to a deferred compensation arrangement. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | bke_DeferredCompensationArrangementCompensationExpense
Namespace Prefix: | bke_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Description of a deferred compensation arrangement, including the method for determining payments and awards, as of the balance sheet date. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | bke_DeferredCompensationArrangementDescription
Namespace Prefix: | bke_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The amount of employer contributions into the fund established for purposes of making future disbursements to the specified employee group in accordance with the terms and understanding of the deferred compensation arrangement. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | bke_DeferredCompensationArrangementEmployerContribution
Namespace Prefix: | bke_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition The percentage of an individual's compensation that limits the amount of matching contribution the company may make to the deferred compensation plan. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | bke_DeferredCompensationPlanAnnualMaximumPercentageLimitationBasedOnParticipantContribution
Namespace Prefix: | bke_
Data Type: | num:percentItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Schedule of Deferred Compensation Plans [Line Items] + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | bke_ScheduleOfDeferredCompensationPlansLineItems
Namespace Prefix: | bke_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Details
Name: | bke_DeferredCompensationArrangementByPlanAxis=bke_ProfitSharingPlan401KMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | bke_DeferredCompensationArrangementByPlanAxis=bke_DeferredCompensationPlanExecutivesMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |